LONDON (Reuters) - All the big names advanced from the first round of the women’s 1,500 metres on Friday, an event that is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing of the World Championships. Ethiopia's defending champion Genzebe Dibaba showed the way by winning the first heat in a sharp four minutes 2.67 seconds but jogging in just behind her was Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic 800m champion who is attempting the middle- distance double in London. There was plenty for the home fans to cheer too with four Britons progressing – Jessica Judd, Laura Muir, Laura Weightman and, with a personal best to snatch a fastest loser slot, Sarah McDonald. The semi-finals take place on Saturday with the final on Monday. (Editing by Ed Osmond)

Source: The Star August 04, 2017 19:18 UTC