Simpson was also British 800m champion in 2007

Cornish middle distance runner Jemma Simpson has retained her UK 800m title at the UK Championships in Birmingham.

The 26-year-old, who runs for Newquay-Par AC, won Sunday's final at the Alexandra Stadium in a time of 2:01.50.

Simpson won the race in the absence of the quickest qualifier, Jenny Meadows, who pulled out with a tight calf after the semi-finals.

The win means Simpson has also secured a place on the Great Britain team for the forthcoming European Championships.

Second place in the final went to Vicky Griffiths, while Marilyn Okoro came home in third.

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