Kolkata: Indian sprinter Dutee Chand marked her return in the National Open Athletic Championship by laying her hands on the coveted gold in 100-metre sprint here on Thursday at the 55th edition.

She did not start off well, but she was at her best in the last few metres as she edged past rival Srabani Nanda, who stood second. Earlier in the heats condcuted on Wednesday, too, Dutee was a notch above the rest.