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Dina Asher-Smith has opened up about her renewed ambition, new training approach and desire to push her athletic boundaries further.
Britain’s greatest female sprinter Dina Asher-Smith feels there is still much left for her to accomplish on the track, as she sets her sights on new horizons in both her personal and professional life.
Asher-Smith, a six-time European champion, is eager to push the boundaries of her potential, confident that her best performances are still ahead of her.
In a candid reflection on her journey, Asher-Smith highlighted how the sporting landscape has evolved, particularly when it comes to the longevity of female athletes in track and field.
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09:30 - 12.10.2024
'I told my mom'-Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone recalls the powerful childhood moment that defined her path
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has opened up about the pivotal childhood moment that inspired her to take track seriously
The 28-year-old has consistently demonstrated resilience, not only in her performances but in her approach to balancing a long career in athletics with the pursuit of personal passions.
"There are definitely a lot of things I want to do in life as well, but I think there are still a few things I want to do in athletics," Asher-Smith told BBC's Headliners Show.
"It has been a big year. In Texas, in the sunshine, it's a new group, new training programme, new race calendar. A new approach to competition and championships."
For Asher-Smith, 2024 has been about more than just performances on the track.
Relocating to Texas has brought a fresh perspective on training and competition, which has, in turn, ignited her ambition to redefine what she can achieve in her sport.
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08:33 - 10.10.2024
'You guys will see'- Jamaican youngster remains vague about training with Sha'Carri Richardson next season
Jamaican sprinter Alana Reid remains secretive about her potential future training with Sha'Carri Richardson, focusing instead on rest and preparing for her next season while setting ambitious goals for Jamaican sprinting.
It is a transition that marks a pivotal moment in her career as she seeks to maintain her elite status in the sprints while adapting to new methods and mindsets.
"That has been the focus of my year, working out what works for me, and it has made me re-evaluate what I can do in this sport and how good I can be," she explained.
"I had a mental awakening that I can do more things than I thought was possible."
After a difficult outing at the Paris Olympics, where her performance fell short of expectations, Asher-Smith has bounced back with a series of promising runs at the Diamond League.
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19:25 - 12.10.2024
Julien Alfred shares how she triumphed over Sha'Carri Richardson & why she lost 200m Olympics gold
Julien Alfred has revealed what made her triumph over world champion Sha'Carri Richardson in the 100m plus what contributed to her loss to Gabby Thomas in the 200m at Paris Olympics.
Her consistent form – clocking times of 10.88, 10.89, and 10.92 seconds – saw her come tantalizingly close to breaking her own British record of 10.83 seconds.
Competing against the likes of Ivory Coast's Marie-Josée Ta Lou, American star Sha’Carri Richardson and the emerging force of Ivorian sprinter Julien Alfred, Asher-Smith has shown that she is still a major threat on the global stage.
"Diamond League performances proved that Paris was behind her," noted a track analyst, emphasizing that Asher-Smith’s times demonstrated her ability to compete with the very best, even in the face of stiff competition.
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19:13 - 12.10.2024
'I knew I could have medalled' - Oblique Seville reflects on his disappointing Paris Olympics performance
Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville has expressed disappointment following his eighth place finish in the 100m final at the Paris Olympics, despite entering with high hopes.
With the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on the horizon, Asher-Smith is focused on reclaiming her position as one of the top sprinters in the world.
It has been six years since she captured the 200m world title in Doha, and she remains determined to add more individual global titles to her resume.
Ultimately, it was this hunger for more that led Asher-Smith to leave behind her London comfort zone.
Her move to Texas represents not only a geographical shift but also a psychological one as she embraces the challenge of finding new ways to train, compete, and win.
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12:30 - 12.10.2024
Noah Lyles, Masai Russell & Keely Hodgkinson lead athletes in celebrating Mondo Duplantis engagement to Desire Inglander
Mondo Duplantis proposed to longtime girlfriend Desire Inglander receiving heartfelt congratulations from fellow athletes including Noah Lyles.
Looking forward to the years ahead, Asher-Smith knows that time will soon reveal whether her bold moves will pay off.
"There are still a few things I want to do in athletics," she declared.
And with her renewed focus fans and competitors alike will be watching closely to see just how far Britain’s fastest woman can go.
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