A Record Time Of 10.83 Seconds Couldn't Bring Her Up On The Podium At The 2022 World Athletics Championships, Dina Asher-Smith In Tears

British athletic athlete, Dina Asher-Smith (Photo: instagram.com/@dinaashersmith)

JAKARTA - Dina Asher-Smith felt annoyed and frustrated after completing her 100 meter final at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon, United States.

Dina felt that emotional moment because she failed to reach the podium. The 26-year-old has given his all in the final but still has not been able to surpass the three strong rivals from Jamaica.

Dina started from the starting line in very good condition, even her record in this final also matched her national time record of 10.83 seconds. But the world silver medalist had to settle for fourth place.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is in first place on the podium at the 2022 World Athletics Championships. The 35-year-old sprinter won the gold medal with a time of 10.67 seconds, which was also a championship record.

Her compatriot Shericka Jackson was second on the podium with a personal best of 10.73 seconds. While Elaine Thompson-Herah with a time of 10.81 seconds occupies the third podium.

After the final, Dina was interviewed by local TV. However, when he was emotional he even had to look away from the camera for a moment to wipe the tears that flowed down his face.

“This sucks. Ah, that's so close (to the finish line). It was a crazy final," Dina was quoted as saying by The Sun.

Dina said her timing was quite good, but apparently it still couldn't bring her to win. Because the opponent has a very thin time difference and is faster than him even though he is also in good condition.

"It's great to be in this era when people run 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 seconds. But going slower than 10.8 seconds won't get you a medal," he said.

“I feel disturbed (with the result). Even though I am also in excellent condition," he continued.

Dina Asher-Smith said everything went well at the start, as well as his starting position. But the results he got really made him angry and disappointed.

"I was very happy to start running from track eight. I really can't blame him. But I'm very disappointed that it didn't get me on the podium. I feel angry," said the athlete.

"Unfortunately, finished fourth. The caliber of the final was incredible. It was difficult to get into the final. Even though I came here to get on the podium," he continued.

Although he felt emotional with this final result, but he tried to accept it and discussed important things with the coach about his defeat.

"I'm upset but I'm going to sleep, recover, chat with my coach, maybe cry a little bit. I'm not happy with this result but there are definitely things that need to be improved."