Dina Asher-Smith wins 100m gold at European Championships
- Dina Asher-Smith claimed the European 100m crown in Rome with a time of 10.99 seconds.
- The British sprint star recovered from a poor start to secure her first major title in five years.
- Her victory serves as a strong warning to her rivals just weeks before the Paris Olympics.
Dina Asher-Smith set a continental leading time of 10.96 seconds in the semi-finals in Rome and won gold in the 100m final at the European Championships. Despite a poor start, she clinched her first European title since 2018. Asher-Smith expressed confidence in her performance and training, highlighting her joy in competing. Other notable performances included Georgia Bell winning silver in the women's 1500m and Britain's success in the half marathon team event. Lizzie Bird's bronze in the women's steeplechase was upgraded to silver after a successful appeal. Charlie Dobson and Laviai Nielsen also showed promise in their respective events. Asher-Smith's victory marked a significant comeback after previous challenges, including calf cramps at the championships in Munich two years ago. She recently changed coaches and moved to America for training. Asher-Smith's success in the 100m event was a testament to her dedication and perseverance.