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Claire Hallissey's 11th place finish, with a time of 2hrs 27mins and 44secs, looks like it could be good enough to give her the final place on the Olympic marathon team alongside Paula Radcliffe and Mara Yamauchi. Hallissey, who now faces an anxious wait for the selectors' verdict, said she had given everything and she was delighted with her performance. (PA)