BEIJING (Reuters) - In-form Dutch sprinter Dafne Schippers eased into the final of the 200 metres at the world championships on Thursday, further bolstering her position as favourite to take a first world title in the event on Friday.
The 23-year-old former heptathlete, who won silver in the 100 metres behind Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on Monday, was well clear of her rivals after the bend and eased up to win her semi-final in 22.36.
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