British sprint sensation Dina Asher-Smith, the 2019 200m World Champion, is eagerly looking forward to her debut appearance in Jamaica as she prepares to compete at the inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational on May 11 at the National Stadium in Kingston.
The 28-year-old, who six months ago made a transition to train under renowned coach Eldrick Floreal alongside world indoor 60m champion Julien Alfred and Irish star Rhasidat Adeleke, expressed her excitement about racing in her father’s birth country for the first time.
In a series of Instagram story posts, Asher-Smith shared her joy and anticipation for the upcoming event, revealing her enthusiasm and plans for her trip to Jamaica.
“I can’t even begin to express how excited I am to be running in Jamaica for my next race,” Asher-Smith wrote in one of her captions. “I’ve wanted to do this for so long. I feel like I can begin to get really really excited about it because it’s now official next up.”
Asher-Smith also detailed her preparations, expressing her plans for her nails and outfit for the occasion, along with her eagerness to explore and immerse herself in the vibrant atmosphere of Jamaican athletics.
Asher-Smith, whose mother Julie was born in London and father Winston hails from Jamaica, holds Jamaican and Trinidadian ancestry. Her participation in the Jamaica Athletics Invitational marks a significant milestone in her career, as she aims to make history as the first British female sprinter to win an individual Olympic medal.
With her sights set on achieving new milestones and making her mark on the global stage, Dina Asher-Smith’s upcoming appearance in Jamaica promises to be a thrilling and memorable experience for both the athlete and her fans.
British track star Dina Asher-Smith is over the moon after being confirmed to race at the Jamaica Invitational on May 11.
The multiple global sprints medallist of Jamaican origin and a close friend of the legendary Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has even gone as far as releasing her to-do list ahead of her first trip to her father’s birth country.
In a series of Insta story posts, Asher-Smith talked about how much she’s excited to compete in Jamaica and what she has planned out for the trip.
I can’t even begin to express how excited I am to be running in Jamaica for my next race,” wrote the British 100m and 200m record holder as one of her captions.
“I’ve wanted to do this for so long. I feel like I can begin to get really really excited about it because it’s now official next up,” she added.
“I’ll just be sitting here watching TV and then I’m like I’m racing in Jamaica soon AAAAHHH.
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