THE World Athletics Championships are over for another two years with the best in the world fighting tooth and nail for gold.But for BBC viewers, there was one major winner: Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill.
Jessica Ennis-Hill emerged as a real fan favourite for her coverage of the World Athletics Championships in BudapestCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
Ennis-Hill stunned BBC viewers with a string of bold outfits during the eight-day competitionCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
The Olympic champion, 37, jetted out to Budapest, Hungary as part of the Beeb’s coverage of the eight-day athletics extravaganza.
Ennis-Hill is a three-time world champion heptathlete herself, so is more than qualified to run the rule over the event.
But more often than not it was her behind-the-scenes antics that left fans in awe.
As well as tuning into the BBC’s coverage, Ennis-Hill posted daily photo updates for her 409,000 Instagram followers.
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SunSport takes a look inside the week that was…
Day 1
Ennis-Hill kicked off the eight-day festival of sport wearing a sheer skin-coloured top and white trousers for the day.
And she changed into a a stylish, pink, button-down dress for the evening session.
She captioned her post: “Wow what a day! Talk about the highs and lows of sport!”
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Ennis-Hill stunned fans with her outfit choice for day oneCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
Ennis-Hill changed into a pink dress for the evening sessionCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
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Day 2
The second day of the festivities saw Ennis-Hill don a flowing summer dress, with fans loving the look.
The Olympic legend captioned her upload: “Day 2 absolutely delivered on heat, drama and more medals for Great Britain. @bbcsport at its best.”
Followers were left awestruck by her outfit, with hoards of ‘fire’ emojis littering the replies.
Ennis-Hill didn’t disappoint with her outfit for the second day of the championshipsCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
Day 3
Next day, fans saw both sides of Ennis-Hill – the pundit and the athlete.
The British icon donned her old athletics gear for a multi-event convention in the day.
But she swapped it for a stunning cream dress for the evening on the BBC.
The excited legend shared the snaps, captioned: “Day 3 I dedicate to the multi-eventers past, present and future.
“We’re a unique bunch who can’t settle for one event, are fiercely competitive but who respect each other immensely.
“Heptathlon & Decathlon (heart emoji). Proud.”
Ennis-Hill threw back on her training gear for a multi-event discussionCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
Ennis-Hill wore a cream dress and posed with multi-event legends Katerina Johnson-Thompson and Denise LewisCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
Day 4
Day four saw the patriot in Ennis-Hill come out.
The Team GB icon paired a red top with a flowing, blue maxi skirt – leaving her fellow legends stunned.
Middle-distance running legend Dame Kelly Holmes commented: “Ooh looking fab”, while Gabby Logan commented with heart-eyes emojis.
Ennis-Hill simply captioned her post “Day four” complete with red and blues hearts and a Union Flag.
Ennis-Hill supported the Brits with a red and blue ensembleCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
Day 5
The next day saw the temperature cranked up a notch in Budapest.
Ennis-Hill paired a dark top with light trousers while desperately trying to keep cool with a handheld fan.
But one fan pointed out: “That fan can’t put out your flame.”
Ennis-Hill wore a dark top and light trousers as she battled the heat with a handheld fanCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
She desperately tried to remain cool with a mini fan and shared a video on InstagramCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
Day 6
Day 6 came and Ennis-Hill thrilled fans with another elegant get-up.
The heptathlon legend wore an all-sky-blue outfit for the day’s drama.
She captioned her post: “Day 6 saw some more great action on the track & field. This World Championships just keeps on giving.”
Ennis-Hill wore an all-blue outfit for day six’s action
Day 7
The end of the week led to a scare for Ennis-Hill – decked out in a black-and-white top and white trousers.
The championships’ mascot – Youhuu the racka sheep – dangled a fake, yet enormous, spider over her and Denise Lewis’ heads.
Ennis-Hill clutched her chest and tried to stay clam until the black arachnid – complete with bright green and red blotches – had disappeared.
She captioned the upload: “Day 7… Fun & Games in the studio with the mascot Youhuu.
“I’m literally terrified of spiders.”
In the evening, Ennis-Hill sported a flowing, dark pink maxi dress – leaving fans’ jaws on the floor.
Ennis-Hill was taunted by the championships’ mascot Youhuu flailing a spider on a stringCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
Ennis-Hill clutched her chest and gasped as the spider dangled overheadCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
Ennis-Hill had mascot Youhuu the racka sheep to thank for the spider prankCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
Ennis-Hill wore a stunning pink maxi dress for the evening sessionCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
Day 8
The final day saw Ennis-Hill wear a colourful blue and yellow ensemble for the morning session.
The evening saw her team up with Gabby Logan and Denise Logan by wearing a stunning, figure-hugging green dress.
And she brought down the curtain on the event by wearing a floaty, yellow dress – captioning her upload with a sweet message.
Ennis-Hill wrote: “It’s a wrap… this World Championships has delivered on all levels.
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“Showcasing the athletes journeys, the highs and lows of sport and everything in between.
“Thank you @bbcsport for letting me be part of such a fabulous team capturing the moments.”
Ennis-Hill paired a yellow top with blue bottoms for the final morning sessionCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
Ennis-Hill wore a figure-hugging green dress in the evening alongside Gabby Logan and Denise Lewis
Ennis-Hill waved goodbye to Budapest in a stunning yellow dressCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill More
