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Adam Gemili equals personal best to win 200m gold

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British sprinter Adam Gemili matches his personal best to win gold in the men's 200m event at the European Championships in Zurich.

Adam Gemili cruised to victory in the men's 200m final at the European Championships in Zurich this evening, matching his personal best time.

Adam Gemili of Great Britain and Northern Ireland celebrates winning gold ahead of silver medalist Christophe Lemaitre of France in the Men's 200 metres final during day four of the 22nd European Athletics Championships at Stadium Letzigrund on August 15,© Getty Images

The British sprinter completed the race in 19.98s to finish comfortably ahead of France's Christophe Lemaitre, who took silver.

The 20 year old already has a bronze from these championships in the 100m event.

The result takes Britain back to the top of the medal table above France.

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Britain's Adam Gemili competes during the men's 200 metres semi-final at the 2013 IAAF World Championships at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow on August 16, 2013
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