The Washington Post
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Participants in the women's Heptathlon collapse and embrace each other after the finish of the grueling two-day event in Beijing, Aug. 16, 2008. The women participate in seven athletic events that include the 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200-meter run, long jump, javelin throw and the 800-meter run as the final event. Nataliia Dobryska of the Ukraine won gold.