Dina Asher-Smith and Julien Alfred are set to compete in the sprint events at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, starting on July 23. Asher-Smith aims to win her first individual Commonwealth gold, while continuing her rivalry with Alfred.
British record holder Dina Asher-Smith and Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred are set to feature in the sprint programme at this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
With 100 days to go until the Games begin on 23 July, Asher-Smith will be hoping to add a first individual Commonwealth gold to her extensive medal collection at Scotstoun Stadium.
The 30-year-old, who holds the British records for the women's 60m, 100m and 200m, could also continue her compelling rivalry with Saint Lucia's Alfred, who claimed 100m gold and 200m silver at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
Asher-Smith, a 200m world champion in 2019 and multiple European champion, said: "I'm really excited and I'm definitely aiming to compete at both the Europeans and the Commonwealth Games, mainly because it's going to be so much fun.
"You are going to see a lot of talented athletes come out and perform, from all across the world. From the Caribbean nations to the African nations and all across the Commonwealth, I think there are going to be some incredible performances.
"I think we're also going to have a lot of Scottish newcomers as well, so you should definitely come and support."
Alfred, who will be looking to go one better than the 100m silver she claimed in Birmingham in 2022, added: "The Commonwealth title is very much one I would like to add as I try to build a legacy so that when I do one day step away from the track, people will say I accomplished everything I possibly could."
The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow start on July 23.
What are Dina Asher-Smith's achievements in athletics?
Dina Asher-Smith is a British record holder for the women's 60m, 100m, and 200m, and she was the 200m world champion in 2019.
What medals did Julien Alfred win at the Paris Olympics?
Julien Alfred won gold in the 100m and silver in the 200m at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
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