The women's 200m semifinal set up for a fast final as Dutch sprinter Dafne Schippers threw down the top time in her heat.



Schippers showed her strength in the first heat of the women's 200m semifinal when she unloaded a 21.96 over 100m champion Elaine Thompson. The Dutch sprinter set a previous world lead of 21.93 at the Oslo Diamond League meeting in June. 

Schippers won the 200m at the 2015 World Championships in a personal best of 21.63. 

Oregon All American and college sophomore Deajah Stevens followed for third in 22.38. Despite the third-place finish, Stevens was able to advance on time into the final. 

Marie-Josee Ta Lou claimed heat two in a personal best of 22.28 over Ivet Lgalova-Collio and Ella Nelson of Australia. Unfortunately, Jenna Prandini failed to advance to the final after finishing fourth overall in 22.55. 

Tori Bowie threw down a dominant victory in heat three to claim the win over Michelle-Lee Ahye. Bowie ran 22.13 while Ayhe ran 22.25.

Women's Finalists:
21.96Q Dafne Schippers (NED)
22.13Q Elaine Thompson (JAM)
22.13Q Tori Bowie (USA)
22.25Q Michelle-Lee Ahye (TTO)
22.28Q Marie-Josee Ta Lou (CIV)
22.42Q Ivet Lalova-Collio (BUL)
22.38q Deajah Stevens (USA)
22.49q Dina Asher-Smith (GBR)