Result: Eilidh Doyle advances in 400m hurdles

Team GB's Eilidh Doyle comfortably qualifies for the semi-finals of the women's 400m hurdles at the Rio Olympics.

Team GB sprinter Eilidh Doyle has made it through to the semi-finals of the women's 400m hurdles event in Rio de Janeiro.

The 29-year-old, who competed at the London Olympics in 2012, comfortably won her heat with a time of 55.46s to advance to the second stage for the second successive Games.

The time was good enough for an encouraging fifth place overall from a field of 48 competitors, just faster than defending bronze medallist Zuzana Hejnova of the Czech Republic.

Jamaica's Ristananna Tracey posted the only sub-55 time of the session, leading the pack with a time of 54.88s, while semi-final spots were assured for American trio Ashley Spencer (55.12s), Dalilah Muhammad (55.33s) and Sydney McLaughlin (56.32s).

The semi-finals of the event take place on Tuesday, with the final following on Thursday.

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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