London 2012 - Clarisse Cruz of Portugal and Spain’s Marta Dominguez are seen in action during the women’s 3000m steeplechase.

London 2012 - The women’s 3000m steeplechase debuted in the Olympics at the Beijing 2008 games. These women run to earn the second ever set of medals in this event.

London 2012 - Three Ethiopian runners finish in the top six in women’s 3000m steeplechase. Sofia Assefa earns the bronze medal and is joined in celebrating with Hiwot Ayalew (5th) and Etenesh Diro (6th).

Grenoble 1968-Speed skating 3000m-MUSTONEN Kaija (FIN) 2nd, SCHUT Johanna (NED) 1st KAISER Ch. (NED) 3rd

TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 12: Eriko Seo of Japan competes in the women's 3000m speed skating final during Day 2 of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games on February 12, 2006 at the Oval in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Salt Lake City 2002-Speed skating-3000m W-PECHSTEIN Claudia (GER) 1st

Salt Lake City 2002-Speed skating-3000m W-PECHSTEIN Claudia (GER) 1st

Salt Lake City 2002-Speed skating-3000m W-PECHSTEIN Claudia (GER) 1st