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Athletics: Ennis-Hill caps comeback with gold in Beijing

Jessica Ennis-Hill completed her golden comeback at the World Championships in Beijing yesterday, winning her first major championship since London 2012 just 13 months after the birth of her son.

The 29-year-old secured gold in the Heptathalon, edging a fascinating battle with compatriot Katarina Johnson-Thompson on Saturday to take the overnight lead, which she pushed on from with solid displays in the long jump and javelin.

It put Ennis-Hill on the cusp of gold — an opportunity she did not let slip, winning her 800 metres heat in 2 minutes 10.13 seconds to add another world crown to the one she won in Berlin six years ago.

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