Schippers through to 200m final

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European champion Dafne Schippers is in the second 200m semi-final, how will she fare? Impressively.
The Dutchwoman can ease off the throttle 30m from the finishing line because victory is hers - in 22.36. Jamaica's Sherone Simpson (22.53) has also qualified for the final.
By the way, Britain's Margaret Adeoye was eighth, clocking 23.34.
Dafne Schippers

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