That's followed by the women's where American Lashinda Demus is hoping to make her mark.

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Demus told VOA Sports she is as prepared as she can be.

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Lashinda Demus of the United States earned the silver (52.96).

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"I stumbled, my legs gave out on me and I got over-excited, " said Demus.

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Poland's Anna Jesien was second in 54.43 with Demus crossing the line in 54.59.

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The Jamaican ran 52.42 seconds to power home ahead of Lashinda Demus of the United States.

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