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Eva Samkova wins snowboard cross gold

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Eva Samkova wins gold in the women's snowboarding cross event at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi.

Czech Republic snowboarder Eva Samkova has won the women's cross event, claiming her country's first gold medal of the Sochi Games.

Czech Republic's Eva Samkova celebrates receiving her gold medal during the Women's Snowboard Cross Flower Ceremony at the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 16, 2014© AFP

The 20-year-old, who also won her quarter-final and semi-final, came out on top at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in a dominant display.

Dominique Maltias of Canada took the silver medal, while bronze went to France's Chloe Trespeuch.

Great Britain's Zoe Gillings finished fourth in her semi-final and was edged out by Michaela Moiolo for a spot in the final.

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