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Zuzana Hejnova retains 400m hurdles title

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Czech Republic athlete Zuzana Hejnova runs the fastest time of the year in the 400m hurdle final to retain her title at the World Athletics Championships.

Czech athlete Zuzana Hejnova has successfully defended her 400m hurdles title, cruising to victory in the final at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.

Hejnova posted the fastest time of 2015 as she finished the race in 53.50s, leaving American Shamier Little to claim silver ahead of teammate Cassandra Tate.

Zuzana Hejnova of the Czech Republic celebrates after winning gold in the Women's 400 metres hurdles final during day five of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 26, 2015© Getty Images

The 28-year-old finished clear of the field after jumping the final barrier, allowing her to comfortably jog to the line to finish 0.44s ahead of Little.

Britain's Elidh Child did enough to finish sixth.

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Eilidh Child of Scotland competes in the Women's 400 metres hurdles heats at Hampden Park during day six of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 29, 2014
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