It was almost like the US 800m Championships, but taking place over in Italy. Many of the best US women toed the line and with stellar pacing, fast times were destined. US Champ Alysia Johnson ran another PR, hitting 1:57.85. She tucked behind the rabbit and never looked back, pulling away from the field comfortably on the second lap. Maggie Vessey finished 2nd with her second fastest time ever 1:59.00, and Morgan Uceny and NCAA Runner-Up Molly Beckwith both joined the sub-2 club taking 3rd and 4th respectively.
