Overview
- Antonella Palmisano stopped during the 12th kilometre, saying her legs stopped responding.
- Spain’s María Pérez took gold in 1:25:54, completing a second consecutive world-title double.
- Mexico’s Alegna González earned silver in 1:26:06 and Japan’s Nanako Fujii claimed bronze in 1:26:18, both national records.
- Italy’s Alexandrina Mihai finished 15th in 1:29:44 and Federica Curiazzi placed 17th in 1:29:48.
- Palmisano entered the 20 km a week after winning silver in the 35 km and had also withdrawn from this event at last season’s Paris Olympics.