Athletics
DinaAsher-Smith
Dina Asher-Smith is a British sprinter and the national record holder for both 100 and 200 metres. Born on 4 December 1995, she is a world 200m champion and an Olympic silver medallist.
Asher-Smith at a glance
The 2019 World Championships produced her best individual results
Asher-Smith won the 200m world title in Doha in a British record of 21.88 seconds. At the same championships she took silver in the 100m, setting the British record of 10.83 seconds. She was the first British woman to win a world 100m medal.
Her medals cover individual and relay events
She won European titles at 100m, 200m and 4x100m in 2018. She has also won three World Championship silver medals and an Olympic silver medal, adding relay success to her individual sprint record.
| Profile | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 December 1995 |
| Disciplines | 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay |
| 100m personal best | 10.83 seconds, British record |
| 200m personal best | 21.88 seconds, British record |
| Main achievements | World 200m champion and Olympic silver medallist |
Both British records still define her profile
The 100m demands a fast start and a clean acceleration phase. The 200m adds the bend and a longer period at high speed. Asher-Smith’s national records in both events show that she has performed at world level across the two sprint distances.