Athletes compete in women's 800 metres semi-finals at world athletics championships, Helsinki.
(L to R) Larisa Chzhao of Russia, Hazel Clark of the U.S. and Maria De Lurdes Mutola of Mozambique compete in the first heat of the women's 800 metres semi-finals at the world athletics championships in Helsinki August 7, 2005. REUTERS/Charles Platiau CN/mk