Dina Asher-Smith narrowly edged out Amy Hunt in a close finish to claim the 200m national title, announcing her permanent move back to London. Setting a championship record of 22.14 seconds in windy Birmingham, Britain’s top female sprinter credited her recent success to the familiarity of being home again after spending 18 months in Texas with renowned coach Edrick Floreal.
Preferring to keep her current support network undisclosed until after the upcoming World Championships to maintain focus, Asher-Smith hinted at a positive change in her environment that allows for open discussions and fosters her well-being and performance. Expressing gratitude for her long-standing and reliable support system in London, she emphasized the importance of being in a conducive setting for her race preparations and progression.
Confirming her intention to compete in both sprints in Japan, Asher-Smith confidently affirmed her readiness to contend for a medal. Meanwhile, Zharnel Hughes set a new championship record of 19.9 seconds in the men’s 200m, adding to his previous gold medal win. Josh Kerr dominated the 5000m race with a strong finish, Georgia Hunter Bell secured the 800m victory, and expressed her intention to compete in both the 800m and 1500m events at the Tokyo Olympics.
Hunter Bell plans to finalize her race strategy after the Lausanne Diamond League event, where she will face off against Keely Hodgkinson, her training partner and the Olympic 800m champion. Acknowledging Hodgkinson’s talent and the impact of their training partnership, Hunter Bell anticipates a close competition in their upcoming races. The two athletes are set to test their skills and push each other to excel in the upcoming events.
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