British · Forest Hill, London · Born 4 December 1995British sprinter who became the first British woman to win a world sprint championship gold medal, winning the 200m at the 2019 World Championships.
Dina Asher-Smith was born in Forest Hill, London in 1995. She studied History at King's College London while competing at international level. She became Britain's fastest woman with a 10.83s 100m in 2018. She won the 200m World Championship in 2019 — Britain's first individual sprint world title. She missed the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to hamstring and calf injuries. She won the European Championship 100m and 200m. She is one of the most articulate public figures in British sport — her commentary on the media's differential treatment of Black athletes generated significant discussion. She has been named among the UK's most influential people.
First British woman to win world sprint gold, European sprint treble
How They Played
Explosive acceleration, strong finish, technical precision
Lasting Impact
Britain's greatest female sprinter, inspired generation of athletes
Career Honours
- World Champion 200m 2019
- European Champion 100m,200m,4x100m
- Olympic Bronze 4x100m (Tokyo)
British Athletes