Sonia O’Sullivan ran 8.37.55 to place 2nd in the 3,000 metres at the Weltklasse meeting in Zurich, Switzerland on 15th August. Gabriela Szabo, the reigning Olympic 5,000m gold medallist, finished in a world leading time of 8:33.95. O’Sullivan, who is carrying the momentum of her recent 5,000 Irish Championship, showed her best form of the season. With the news of Paula Radcliffe withdrawl from the British team, O’Sullivan is a bonafide medal conteder at the upcoming Worlrd Championships in Paris.

Official Result - Women's 3000 metres: 1. Szabo, Gabriela ROM, 8:33.95; 2. O'Sullivan Sonia IRL 8:37.55; 3. Mikitenko Irina GER 8:39.29; 4. Kibiwot Viola KEN 8:40.14; 5. Johnson Benita AUS 8:43.90; 6. Mondor Émilie CAN 8:44.53; 7. Malot Leah KEN 8:45.29; 8. Babcock Courtney CAN 8:45.52; 9. Kwambai Irene KEN 8:46.38; 10. Drossin Deena USA 8:48.66; 11. Melkamu Meselech ETH 8:51.20; 12. Denboba Merima ETH 9:04.87; 13. Chenonge Ines KEN 9:09.50