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European silver for sprinter Jodie Williams

Jodie Williams (left) powers towards the finish line in Zurich Credit: PA

The European Athletics Championships have brought another medal for the region. Hertfordshire sprinter Jodie Williams won silver in the 200m in Zurich tonight (Friday).

The 20 year old from Welwyn Garden City finished the race strongly, passing two athletes in the home straight to claim her silver behind winner Dafne Schippers from the Netherlands.

Jodie celebrates her silver medal Credit: PA

Williams, a former World junior champion, clocked a personal best of 22.46 in what's becoming a breakthrough season, following her silver and bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games last month.

The medal was Jodie's third at major championships this summer Credit: PA