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Johnson-Thompson and Asher‑Smith Withdraw from Commonwealth Games
England's medal prospects have taken a significant hit as two of its most celebrated athletes, Katarina Johnson‑Thompson and Dina Asher‑Smith, have announced that they will not be taking part in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Both athletes were expected to be central figures for Team England, with Johnson‑Thompson earmarked as a top contender in the heptathlon and Asher‑Smith slated …
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith Withdraw from Commonwealth Games
Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith, two of England's top medal contenders, have announced their withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Johnson-Thompson, a gold medalist in the heptathlon at the 2018 Gold Coast and 2022 Birmingham games, was a strong favourite to win again, while Asher-Smith was set to compete in the relay events. They are joined by fellow Olympic medallist…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Top English Athletes Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith Skip Commonwealth Games
England's leading track and field stars have announced that they will not be taking part in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a decision that deals a significant blow to the nation’s medal prospects. Katarina Johnson‑Thompson, the reigning heptathlon champion, and sprint specialist Dina Asher‑Smith have both withdrawn from the competition, citing concerns over fitness and strategic prep…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Top English Athletes Johnson-Thompson and Asher‑Smith Skip Glasgow Commonwealth Games
England's hopes for medals have taken a hit as two of its most celebrated track stars, Katarina Johnson‑Thompson and Dina Asher‑Smith, have announced they will not be taking part in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Both athletes are household names in British athletics, and their withdrawals have sent ripples through the national team and among fans who were eager to see them perform on home so…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Johnson-Thompson and Asher‑Smith Withdraw from Commonwealth Games
England's hopes for medals in athletics have taken a hit as two of its most celebrated stars, Katarina Johnson‑Thompson and Dina Asher‑Smith, have announced they will not be taking part in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Johnson‑Thompson, a two‑time heptathlon champion who captured gold on the Gold Coast in 2018 and again in Birmingham in 2022, was widely tipped to be a front‑runner in the mul…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
England's Medal Hopes Dwindle as Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith Withdraw from Commonwealth Games
England's Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith, both prominent medal contenders, have announced their withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Johnson-Thompson, a gold medalist in the heptathlon at the 2018 Gold Coast and 2022 Birmingham games, cited an injury that has not fully healed, preventing her from competing at her best. Asher-Smith, who was set to participate in the r…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Top British Athletes Withdraw from Glasgow Commonwealth Games
England's hopes for a strong medal haul have taken a hit as two of its most prominent track stars, Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher‑Smith, announced they will not be competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The decision was confirmed just as the opening ceremony was set to begin on Thursday night, adding a sudden twist to the British team's preparations. Johnson‑Thompson, a two‑ti…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Johnson-Thompson and Asher‑Smith Withdraw from Commonwealth Games
England's leading track and field hopes, Katarina Johnson‑Thompson and Dina Asher‑Smith, have announced that they will not be taking part in the Commonwealth Games scheduled in Glasgow this year. Both athletes were among the most prominent names on the English roster, and their absences represent a significant blow to the nation's medal prospects. Katarina Johnson‑Thompson, a two‑time Commonweal…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith Withdraw from Commonwealth Games
England’s medal prospects have taken a hit as two of its brightest stars, Katarina Johnson‑Thompson and Dina Asher‑Smith, have announced they will not be travelling to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The decision was confirmed just as the opening ceremony was set to kick off on Thursday night, adding a further layer of disappointment to an already challenging schedule for many elite British at…
July 23, 2026, 1:42 p.m.
Athletics
Kerr Shatters Mile World Record While Hodgkinson’s Attempt Falls Short
Josh Kerr delivered a historic performance at the Diamond League meeting in London on Saturday, smashing the long‑standing mile world record. The British middle‑distance star crossed the finish line in an astonishing 3:42.66, shaving 0.47 seconds off the previous benchmark set by Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999 (3:43.13). While Kerr celebrated his breakthrough, fellow Briton Keely Hodgkinson…
July 18, 2026, 1:33 p.m.