Fans celebrate Jessica Ennis' Olympic gold - video

Fans in Sheffield react as Jessica Ennis crosses the finish line in the 800m to take heptathlon gold. Ennis finished the last event in first place, extending her lead to a new British record of 6955 points - more than 300 ahead of her nearest rival. Fans cheering the athlete on in her home town said they were 'proud'

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