Dina Asher-Smith ran the second fastest 100m in her career as she made an electric return to her best in Eugene. The Briton has had a mixed season so far but her time of 10.84 sec, just 0.01 off her national record, ensured she qualified fastest for Sunday evening’s semi-finals.
And after giving a jolting reminder of her talents, a clearly delighted Asher-Smith was asked if she was peaking. “I hope so,” she replied. “If not now, when?”