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I think Dina Asher -Smith deserves a thread of her own... I did look but it seems one doesn't already exist [surprising].
A thoroughly deserved bronze model. There have been lots of ups and downs in recent times for this athlete, but DAS continues to come across as a woman of great intelligence, grace and determination.
Some commentators felt her 200 victory in the last world championships was a case of last woman standing [you can only beat who turns up]. This bronze may well be seen by the wider commentariat as a greater achievement. It certainly makes up for the 4th in the 100.
I hope she is not 'knackered' as her plans to run at both the CGs and Euros will certainly test her. I am being a little lazy and not checking her schedule, or that of the Jamaicans in Birmingham, but it seems more likely if she is still fit and healthy that a gold will come at the Euros.
I am not sure if breaking either of her 100/200 British records is possible this year, or indeed necessary, for the British public to appreciate we have a national treasure in, as I like to call her, DASHER.
I hope post-athletics there is a career beyond appearing in yoghurt commercials, as she is the embodiment of a strong, modern British female who can inspire generations to come.
A thoroughly deserved bronze model. There have been lots of ups and downs in recent times for this athlete, but DAS continues to come across as a woman of great intelligence, grace and determination.
Some commentators felt her 200 victory in the last world championships was a case of last woman standing [you can only beat who turns up]. This bronze may well be seen by the wider commentariat as a greater achievement. It certainly makes up for the 4th in the 100.
I hope she is not 'knackered' as her plans to run at both the CGs and Euros will certainly test her. I am being a little lazy and not checking her schedule, or that of the Jamaicans in Birmingham, but it seems more likely if she is still fit and healthy that a gold will come at the Euros.
I am not sure if breaking either of her 100/200 British records is possible this year, or indeed necessary, for the British public to appreciate we have a national treasure in, as I like to call her, DASHER.
I hope post-athletics there is a career beyond appearing in yoghurt commercials, as she is the embodiment of a strong, modern British female who can inspire generations to come.
but I hope not limited to sitting on a panel of former 'world champions' at 3 am in the morning.
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