Dina Asher-Smith suffers mystery leg injury, Great Britain men claim bronze at World Athletics Championships

24.07.2022 - 12:49 eurosport.com

Dina Asher-Smith pulled up sharply during the 4x100 relay race at the World Championships, costing Great Britain’s women a shot at a medal – but there was better luck for the men who claimed bronze.

Asher-Smith is now a doubt for the Commonwealth Games after she suffered a mystery leg injury around the final bend and although she bravely managed to hobble the final 15m to pass the baton to Daryll Neita, Great Britain’s chance of a podium place was gone.

Ad/> As a result, Great Britain fell rapidly down to eighth, but Neita ran a blistering 9.57 on the anchor leg to at least salvage sixth place.

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