British report holder Dina Asher-Smith and Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred are set to characteristic within the dash programme at this summer time’s Commonwealth Video games in Glasgow.
With 100 days to go till the Video games start on 23 July, England’s Asher-Smith will likely be hoping so as to add a primary particular person Commonwealth gold to her in depth medal assortment at Scotstoun Stadium.
The 30-year-old, who holds the British information for the ladies’s 60m, 100m and 200m, may proceed her rivalry with Saint Lucia’s Alfred, who claimed 100m gold and 200m silver on the Paris Olympics in 2024.
Asher-Smith, a 200m world champion in 2019 and a number of European champion, mentioned: “I am actually excited and I am positively aiming to compete at each the Europeans and the Commonwealth Video games, primarily as a result of it may be a lot enjoyable.
“You will see lots of gifted athletes come out and carry out, from all the world over. From the Caribbean nations to the African nations and all throughout the Commonwealth, I feel there are going to be some unimaginable performances.
“I feel we’re additionally going to have lots of Scottish newcomers as nicely, so it’s best to positively come and help.”
Alfred, who will likely be seeking to go one higher than the 100m silver she claimed in Birmingham in 2022, added: “The Commonwealth title could be very a lot one I want to add as I attempt to construct a legacy in order that once I do at some point step away from the observe, individuals will say I achieved every part I presumably may.”
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