Athletics: Marion Jones wins 200m heat

Marion Jones began her quest for her first at 200 metres title by winning her heat at the World Championships.

Marion Jones began her quest for her first at 200 metres title by winning her heat at the World Championships.

Jones coasted to victory in 22.70 seconds, while Sarah Reilly set a new Irish record in the heat - finishing third in 23.02secs

Defending champion Inger Miller, who has been nursing injuries all year, also reached the semi-finals, finishing fourth in her heat in 22.98.

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