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The Guardian - UK
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Ben Bloom at the Alexander Stadium

Asher-Smith surges to 200m win and competition best at UK championships

Dina Asher-Smith (right) on her way to winning the women’s 200m final
Dina Asher-Smith (right) beat Amy Hunt to the women’s 200m title despite both runners clocking 22.14sec. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA

There was plenty that Dina Asher-Smith chose not to say after running a scintillating championship record to retain her British 200m title on Sunday, but there was enough that she did say. Most tellingly, she spoke with a big smile.

It was, she revealed, immediately after a disappointing run at the Eugene Diamond League four weeks ago that she decided a major change was required and there was no time to wait.

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