Dina Asher-Smith and Julien Alfred to Compete at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
British record holder Dina Asher-Smith and Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred are confirmed to participate in the sprint events at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.
With the Games set to commence on 23 July, marking 100 days to go, Asher-Smith aims to secure her first individual Commonwealth gold medal at Scotstoun Stadium, adding to her extensive collection of medals.
The 30-year-old athlete holds the British records for the women's 60m, 100m, and 200m events. She is expected to continue her notable rivalry with Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred, who won 100m gold and 200m silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
"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 earned a 100m silver medal at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, is targeting the gold medal in Glasgow. She expressed her ambition to add the Commonwealth title to her achievements as part of building a lasting legacy.
"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."
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