Heartbreak: Dina Asher-Smith reveals disappointment after World Championship 100m final

Dina Asher-Smith ran one of the fastest races of her career in the 100m final at the World Athletics Championships but was still left heartbroken after finishing fourth. 

Asher-Smith ran a 10.83, equalling her British record and once again her affirming her status as the fastest British woman in history. 

Yet, this was not enough to finish on the podium as the Jamaican trio of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson-Herah finished first, second and third respectively.

Speaking to the BBC after the race, the 26-year-old Brit was honest in her assessment of the result. 

“It sucks,” she admitted, before adding: “So close… 10.8 low doesn’t get you a medal, that’s crazy.” 

Later on, she reflected further and said: “This performance is phenomenal for me and I’ve had a fantastic championships. I really couldn’t fault it but I’m so gutted that it didn’t get me on the podium. I was so close. But that’s just champs. I’m upset.

“It’s been an interesting season for me so far. I’ve been in physical shape for a bit but I’ve had some life things that I’ll probably talk about more after the 200m.

It's a Jamaican 1-2-3 as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins her tenth world title at 35.

But @dinaashersmith just fractions behind as the best of the rest.#WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/KijmcdIKxi

“I needed to make sure my mind was actually in the race rather than with my family or here. I’m happy that I was able to push out the performances that I know I was capable of.

“We’re looking to keep going faster throughout the summer into Commonwealths and Europeans. But I definitely came here with an eye to get onto the podium.”

Despite the result, Asher-Smith still has the 200m to look forward to –– an event she has