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Matt's Name on the Board before the race Matt's name on the big board before the race
   
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Shiffy hanging out in the first 300 meters Still Strong on the 2nd lap
   
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50 meters out and the kick begins Matt trying to get the automatic spot in the finals
   
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Matt's amazing kick pushing him into 3rd Ladies and gents, this is how close is was!
   
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3:50.95!!! Matt just realized he made the final!
   
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Matt with German Fernadez Matt with Ashton Eaton