GLASGOW — Sprinters Dina Asher-Smith and Julien Alfred are set to compete in the sprint programme at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which begin on July 23. The confirmation comes with 100 days to go until the Games open.

Asher-Smith, 30, holds the British records for the women's 60m, 100m, and 200m. She was the 200m world champion in 2019 and is a multiple European champion. The sprint events will be held at Scotstoun Stadium.

"I'm really excited and I'm definitely aiming to compete at both the Europeans and the Commonwealth Games, mainly because it's going to be so much fun. You are going to see a lot of talented athletes come out and perform, from all across the world. From the Caribbean nations to the African nations and all across the Commonwealth, I think there are going to be some incredible performances," Asher-Smith said.

Alfred claimed the 100m gold medal and 200m silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She also claimed the 100m silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Alfred has not previously won a Commonwealth Games gold medal.

"The Commonwealth title is very much one I would like to add as I try to build a legacy so that when I do one day step away from the track, people will say I accomplished everything I possibly could," Alfred said.