Asher-Smith and Alfred to Compete in 2026 Commonwealth Games

British record holder Dina Asher-Smith and Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred are confirmed to participate in the 2026 Commonwealth Games scheduled for July 23 in Glasgow. Asher-Smith, a 30-year-old athlete, holds the British records for women's 60m, 100m, and 200m events.

She is looking to secure her first individual Commonwealth gold medal at the Scotstoun Stadium, adding to her extensive medal collection. Asher-Smith is the 200m world champion from 2019 and has multiple European championships to her name.

Alfred, who won a silver medal in the 100m at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, is aiming to improve her performance and claim the Commonwealth title. Both athletes express excitement about competing and showcasing the talent from various nations across the Commonwealth, including Caribbean and African nations.