Dina Asher-Smith is eager to make up for lost time on home soil at this summer’s European Championships, after missing the 2022 Commonwealth Games due to a hamstring injury.
What happened?
The fastest British woman of all time took silver in the 100m final behind winner Amy Hunt at the Novuna UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
She pulled out of the 200m final having won her heat, due to the injury.
Why it matters for Dina Asher-Smith
Asher-Smith remains excited to try and add to her haul of eight European medals when she next steps foot on the track at the Alexander Stadium.
“I'm just so excited,” said Dina Asher-Smith, looking forward to the European Championships.
What comes next?
The 2026 European Athletics Championships will take place at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium from 10–16 August, featuring top athletes like pole vault star Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis and 800m superstar Keely Hodgkinson.
Asher-Smith hopes to avoid a repeat of those injury woes this summer and putting on a show for home supporters is one of the key factors driving her on.
She wants to be healthy and put together a great performance in front of a crowd that's come out year on year to support her.
The fans deserve another Championships, according to Asher-Smith, who considers them the number one track and field fanbase nation in the world.
Asher-Smith is excited to pull on her GB vest and do the fans proud, with a big smile on her face.
The European Championships will be a great opportunity for her to make up for lost time and add to her medal collection.
Asher-Smith has been working hard to recover from her injury and is now focused on preparing for the European Championships.
She is determined to make a strong comeback and show her fans what she is capable of.
The Alexander Stadium will be filled with excitement and energy as the top athletes compete for the European titles.
Asher-Smith is ready to give it her all and make her fans proud, and she is looking forward to the challenge.