It was the fourth gold for Turkey at the championships, and all won by athletes who were foreign-born. The Dutch 4x100 relay squad kept 100 champion Schippers in the hunt for a second gold when it qualified for Sunday's final. AMSTERDAM (AP) " Kenyan-born teenager Yasemin Can clinched a long-distance double for Turkey at the European Championships on Saturday, dominating the 5,000 meters with spectacular running from the front, much as she had done during the 10,000 three days earlier. But few would have expected Turkey to do this well, especially after finishing the Euros two years ago with a single bronze. Schippers is a favorite for Olympic gold in the 200 and also stands a good chance in the 100 next month and does not want to endanger her fitness now.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 09, 2016 20:26 UTC