In mid-August, it was clear that Yolanda Ngarambe will receive a World Cup ticket to Doha after running 1500 meters in Poland at 4.05.18.

Tonight, twice the distance was on the schedule for Sweden's new middle distance running talent.

Until the last lap, Ngarambe was a good member of the hitherto collected cluster. But as the bell rang, the legs became heavy for the 27-year-old who lost touch with the lead. Yolanda in goal as six at the time of 9.06.52 while two Americans made up the victory in a close sprint battle.

First above the finish line was Elise Cranny at 9.00.70, seven hundredths ahead of compatriot Rachel Schneider. The US also finished in fourth and fifth place, while the European team missed its best runner Hanna Klein from Germany who did not start.