2006 World Junior Championships in Athletics – Women's 3000 metres

The women's 3000 metres event at the 2006 World Junior Championships in Athletics was held in Beijing, China, at Chaoyang Sports Centre on 19 August.

Medalists Gold Veronica Wanjiru Silver Pauline Korikwiang Bronze Song Liwei

Results Final 19 August Rank Name Nationality Time Notes Veronica Wanjiru 9:02.90 Pauline Korikwiang 9:05.21 Song Liwei 9:06.35 4 Belainesh Zemedkun 9:10.92 5 Viktoriya Ivanova 9:11.96 6 Rie Takayoshi 9:13.15 7 Barbara Maveau 9:13.87 8 Marta Romo 9:13.98 9 Sayuri Sendo 9:14.33 10 Azra Eminovic 9:21.35 11 Lara Tamsett 9:25.13 12 Natalya Starkova 9:36.21 13 Kareema Jasim 9:40.14 14 Li Suyun 9:42.25 15 Lucy Starrat 9:45.22 Julia Hiller DNF

Participation According to an unofficial count, 16 athletes from 11 countries participated in the event.

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