Holland’s Dafne Schippers won gold in the women’s 200 metres on Day 8 of the World Championships in London.
Schippers, who took Olympic silver in Rio behind Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson, retained the title she won in Beijing two years ago.
The Dutchwoman told the BBC: “I fought for that. I have worked so hard this year so I am so happy. It’s so cool. Two times in a row is very special too.
“It was so, so cool, I was walking around and saw all the orange so it was amazing.”
Schippers, the 100m bronze medallist, clocked 22.05 seconds to finish 0.03secs ahead of Ivory Coast’s Marie-Josee Ta Lou, who again had to settle for silver after finishing second to Tori Bowie of the United States in the 100m.
Bahamas’ Shaunae Miller-Uibo, who stumbled to finish fourth in the 400m, took bronze in 22.15, with Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain fourth.
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