Podcast appearances and mentions of dina asher smith

How do you call in courage in the face of paralysing fear? For Rosh Mahtani, the answer lies in Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy, the centuries-old poem that fuels her cult jewellery brand, Alighieri, and recently earned her an OBE.In this conversation, Rosh explains how the timeless (and sometimes cheeky) lessons hidden in the text inspired her to rip up the rule book and transform career confusion to creative success. Her designs have become symbols of courage, strength and belonging for a devoted community, including members of The Lion Club—Marcus Rashford, Dina Asher-Smith, and Iris Law, to name a few.Rosh and Melanie talk about the sentence that started it all: “In the middle of the journey of life, I found myself lost in a dark wood, unsure of the right path.” They unpack the importance of being playful while learning, and how the endless pursuit of more unlocked a wildly successful brand, and then inspired charitable giving. Plus, why what “more” looks like for her today is wildly different. Guest: @alighieri_jewellery @roshmahtaniWebsite: Alighieri The Lion Club Mentioned in this episode:The Trussell TrustRefugeBritish Pregnancy AssociationThe Enoughness with Melanie Rickey.Produced and edited by Steve Hankey. The podcast is recorded at 1 Warwick in Soho, a welcoming club for members and visitors alike, and the home of The Enoughness with Melanie Rickey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fastest British woman in history, Dina Asher-Smith, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.The pair discuss Paris, where she gets her competitive edge and a burgeoning interest in fashion.Headliners is Nihal Arthanayake's new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Send us a textBack from gallivanting around Europe the gang are back in business with the hangovers to prove it. Whilst Jaz was celebrating the end of season in Paris and Barcelona the boys were reminded that their partying days are behind them at The Diamond League Final in Brussels. A certain Shot Put champion may be to blame. There also much to discuss about the upcoming IOC Presidential race and the exciting Commonwealth Games announcement as well as some special guests with quick chats to the likes of Dina Asher Smith, Cole Hocker, Georgia Brown and Daryl Neita.  Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).

Today's episode celebrates the remarkable achievements of contemporary Black British sports stars! Join us as we explore the backgrounds of household names in boxing like Anthony Joshua, football with Marcus Rashford, track star Dina Asher-Smith, and race car driving with Lewis Hamilton. We also shine a spotlight on rising stars such as Khadijah Mellah, Karé Adenegan and Alice Dearing in horse racing, athletics and swimming, respectively. BLAM acknowledges their historic contributions to sports, the culture, and their inspiring journeys.

Dina Asher-Smith's speed and tenacity make her a standout athlete, but it's her journey of overcoming obstacles and pushing boundaries that truly inspires. Dina's story is a beacon of hope and perseverance, proving that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. Rebel Girls and Nike are dedicated to nurturing the champion mindset in girls everywhere. Get ready to be inspired by her story and check out the full booklet on rebelgirls.com/nike to download for free!

There's been a delay to work on a busy roundabout in Sittingbourne - because of a dormouse.Contractors due to start work on the key Street junction this summer have discovered a nest.Also in today's podcast, KentOnline's been told asylum seekers in Kent are worried after violence broke out across the country.Hundreds of people have been arrested after riots in towns and cities following the stabbings in Southport last week.We've been speaking to Kay Marsh from Samphire Project in Dover and also have reaction from Cohesion Plus in Gravesend and Imam from a mosque in Gillingham and a group of councillors in Medway who's calling for unity and calm.Thames Water - which covers areas around Dartford and Sevenoaks - is facing a £104 million fine for sewage spills and other failings.Two more companies - Northumbrian and Yorkshire Water - are also part of record combined action by the regulator.And, work's started on converting a building in Ashford after plans to turn it into a nightclub were scrapped.The former Downtown Diner in ParK Street is going to be made into a restaurant and event space.It's hoped it'll open in September.In sport, Kent's Dina Asher-Smith is safely through to the final of the 200 metres.She finished second in her semi-final last night and will go for a medal in this evening's race.

A videographer has hit back after complaints from several couples who were let down on their wedding day.KentOnline has spoken to dozens of brides who've had issues with services provided by Wallflower Weddings, based in Tonbridge. We've also got their response.Also in today's podcast, staff at a family hub in Margate say plans to cut more than half of their funding will be a huge blow for the community.The Milmead site employs 27 paid workers as well as seven volunteers, providing support for parents, people with mental health issues and domestic abuse victims.A motorcyclist who died in a crash near Canterbury has been described as a 'true gentleman'.Russell Brown passed away in hospital seven days after being involved in a collision with a Range Rover on the A257.A developer's been criticised by parents as a children's play area in Dartford remains fenced off for the second consecutive summer.People living in Baker Crescent are now calling on the local council to take action.A Rainham mum's urging us all to be safe in the sun after being diagnosed with skin cancer.Natasha Eaton noticed a new mole on her tummy that started to get bigger. We've also been speaking to Cancer Research UK on the symptoms to look out for.A food van run by volunteers at a youth football club in Medway has been broken into and vandalised.Ketchup and mayo was smeared up the walls of Peckish at Woodpecker FC in Strood.At the Olympics - Kent's Dina Asher-Smith goes in the semi-finals of the women's 200 metres later.She made it through comfortably after finishing second in her heat.And in football, Gillingham's pre-season friendlies finished with a 1-all draw at Woking over the weekend.New loan signing Jacob Wakeling scored his first goal for the club.

Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred is this year's World Indoor champion for the women's 60 metres. She's aiming to win Saint Lucia's first Olympic medal, and would like it to be gold.After a stunning US Collegiate career, Alfred reached the final of both the 100 and 200 metres at the 2023 World Championships, just missing a medal in the longer sprint. In 2024, her first season as a professional, she made history for Saint Lucia, winning the island's first World Indoor gold, taking the 60 metres title in Glasgow.Julien describes just how tough the pathway to the top of the sport can be. She explains how hard it was relocating to Jamaica as a young teenager in order to join a coaching group. We also gain a real insight into the role of her coach, Edrick Floreal, and the value he places on supporting his athletes – not just on the track, but in terms of their mental well-being.Over the winter of 2023, Dina Asher-Smith joined Alfred's training group – so what's it like working each day alongside one of your main rivals?What was it like when she returned home to Saint Lucia from this year's World Indoor championships with that 60 metres gold? How much pressure is she putting on herself to deliver the country's first Olympic medal of any colour? Plus, even when you are truly world class at 100 and 200 metres, does that necessarily mean you enjoy both events?Image: Gold medallist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia poses for a photo after winning the Women's 60 Metres Final on Day Two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024 at Emirates Arena on March 02, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, Jake and Damian catch up to discuss and share the insights and lessons they've learned from years of interviews with legendary Olympians. In this episode, they explore the different types of performance, whether peak, high or optimal, and they discuss how athletes prepare to perform their best during the most critical moments.Reflecting on conversations with guests like Adam Peaty, Dina Asher-Smith, and Dame Kelly Holmes, they delve into the themes of resilience, dealing with failure, and the importance of trusting the process. Listen in as Jake and Damian share their thoughts and be inspired by the dedication and mindset of these elite athletes. Don't forget to send in questions to hpteam@highperformancegroup.co.uk for a chance to be featured in future episodes!Listen to the full Olympic episodes: https://thehighperformanceapp.com/collections/6ivpzNvOib2basC4rxFXZ8PartnersHuel

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Olympic track events - who are the players to watch? Discussed in this episode is Noah Lyles running a personal best 9.81, Gabby Thomas running a meet record in London, Kishane Thompson, Akani Simbine, Letsile Tebogo, Erriyon Knighton, Quincy Wilson, Julien Alfred, Dina Asher-Smith, Matthew Hudson-Smith, Oblique Seville, Fred Kerley, Lamont Marcell Jacobs, Andre De Grasse, Sha'Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Melissa Jefferson, Kenny Bednarek, and others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bon voyage to British Athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics... A super Saturday send off from a sell out crowd at the London Stadium with British records and European records falling, personal bests and seasons bests being achieved... Michael and John round up the action from world class competitors Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas, Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher Smith, Matthew Hudson Smith and many more and we hear from a delighted Laviai Nielsen on her 400m personal best! This is Anything but Footy - en-route to Paris 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Noah Williams and I discuss some major changes happening in Track and Field. Here are the topics we discuss. 1. Michael Johnson secures $30 million from investors for new track league, Winners Alliance. 2. Gabby Thomas partners with founder of Reddit Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams, to create new track series for women only called 776 Invitational. The meet is reported to pay out $95,000 in prize money per event. 3. Daryll Nieta gets an upset victory over Sha'Carri Richardson in the 200m at the Suzhou Diamond League meet. 4. Tobi Amusan false starts in the 100m hurdles and races under protest. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn get's the victory. 5. Akani Simbine get's the upset victory over Christian Coleman and Fred Kerley in the 100m. 6. Rhasidat Adeleke beats Julien Alfred and Dina Asher-Smith in the 100m 7. Penn Relays experience 8. University of South Florida upsets University of Houston in the 4x100m and wins the 4x200m. 9. Bullis protest the 4x400m results behind the scenes look at what happened 10. Bullis Girls break High School National Record 11. Stories from the track --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trackworldnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trackworldnews/support

Sharing some of our bold predictions for the 2024 outdoor track and field season with potential upsets and possible world records to fall. Plus some thoughts on: – Gabby Thomas opens up with a 10.88 for 100m and then comes back and runs 22.08 for 200m less than 45 minutes later. – Quincy Wilson ran 45.19 at 16 years old to hit the U.S. Olympic Trials qualifying mark – Best relay performances of the weekend: Grant Holloway and Gainesville Elite runs 37.67 for the 4x100m | Dina Asher-Smith, Rhasidat Adeleke, Lanae Thomas and Julien Alfred run the fastest 4x200m ever outdoors in 1:27.05 (Julien Alfred was clocked at 20.8 for the anchor leg, which was the fastest since Marion Jones) – World 100m silver medalist Letsile Tebogo went 19.94 in his first 200m of the outdoor season.Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@atkoeme on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

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“It is bringing us back to what track and field is truly about: Competition. Everybody and their mother is fast now. It's who wants it. Who is not gonna mess up? Who is going to execute perfectly every single round? That's what it's all about and what the sport is supposed to be about – Competition.” Jasmine Todd and Katelyn Hutchison preview the men's and women's 100m at the World Championships in Budapest. MEN'S SIDE – Issam Asinga has a medal chance? – Is there reason to be worried about Fred Kerley heading into Worlds? – Zharnel Hughes has momentum on his side – How much can Noah Lyles get away with a rough start? – Official medal predictions WOMEN'S SIDE – This may be the best event of the world championships – Dina Asher-Smith shows up – Marie-Josée Ta Lou hasn't been on a roll like this since ‘16 Rio – Sha'Carri medal chances > Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce medal chances? – Official medal predictions Schedule Men's 100m Preliminary round | Saturday, Aug. 19 – 12:35 p.m. Budapest local time Heats | Saturday, Aug. 19 – 7:43 p.m. Budapest local time Semi-Final | Sunday, Aug. 20 – 4:35 p.m. Budapest local time Final | Sunday, Aug. 20 – 7:10 p.m. Budapest local time Women's 100m Heats | Sunday, Aug. 20 – 12:10 p.m. Budapest local time Semi-Final | Monday, Aug. 21 – 8:35 p.m. Budapest local time  Final | Monday, Aug. 21 – 9:50 p.m. Budapest local time

Today on The Day After, (00:00) (13:04) Headlines: Labour would focus on early years to close education gap in England, Pope condemns Quran burning in Sweden and calls for respect (15:42) What you Saying? Are people having less kids or are less people becoming parents????

Chris Chavez and Katelyn Hutchison recap their experiences and the standout performances at On Track Nights' Los Angeles stop – Sound Running's Track Fest – and the Atlanta City Games. We dive into what made the meets stand out to us, what other meets could learn from them and how they all fit into the rest of the season. We touch on Sha'Carri Richardson winning the women's 100m at the Doha Diamond League in a world-leading 10.76. She beat Jamaica's Shericka Jackson and Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith. Florence Diamond League organizers announced 100m world champion Fred Kerley and 100m Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs will go head-to-head in the 100m on June 2. World championship bronze medalist Trayvon Bromell is also in the field. (A day later, Rabat Diamond League organizers also announced all three as part of their meet on May 28. The Rabat field also includes Andre De Grasse, Ferdinand Omanyala, Letsile Tebogo, Akani Simbine and Yohan Blake.) Host: Chris Chavez | @Chris_J_Chavez on Instagram Guest: Katelyn Hutchison | @_kxnaomi on Instagram SUPPORT THE SPONSORS OLIPOP is a prebiotic soda with only 2-5g of sugar that is actually good for your gut health. – and it's delicious. Use code CITIUS25 for 25% off non-subscription orders. Learn more at https://DrinkOlipop.com (click the link or use our promotional code for the discount) On Track Nights: Track Fest The first On Track Nights event of the year features the best of Los Angeles' music scene and some of the world's best athletes too – starting things with a bang on and off the track. Be there at Mt. SAC on May 6, 2023. More info here: https://www.on-running.com/en-us/explore/events/on-track-nights-los-angeles GARMIN: Introducing the Forerunner 965 from Garmin, the ultimate GPS running and triathlon smartwatch. With a bright AMOLED touchscreen display and lightweight titanium bezel, this premium watch is designed for athletes who demand the very best. Learn more here: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ UCAN: UCAN is offering the Citius Mag community an exclusive chance to try 6 Edge samples for free – all you need to pay is the cost of shipping. Just head over to ucan.co/citius to claim this exclusive offer. And if you're already a fan of UCAN or want to try some of their other products, use code CITIUS at ucan.co to save 20% on the full variety of product HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

The Penn and Drake Relays are in the books and the 4 x Mile Collegiate records still stands. The Diamond League season kicks off Friday with a loaded Doha meet with Sha'Carri Richardson taking on Shericka Jackson and Dina Asher-Smith. A slew of American distance runners will be in Doha but non bigger than Emma Coburn in the steeple. 19-year-old teen phenom Letsile Tebogo shined at the Botswana Grand Prix, while 18-year-old Issam Asinga is tearing it up in the US, but you'd rather be Erriyon Knighton right? Or would you? Plus which would you rather see? Kipchoge vs Evans Chebet in NYC or Kipchoge vs Kelvin Kiptum in Berlin? The On Sound Running Track Fest is Saturday in LA at Mt. Sac with loaded fields, FREE food trucks, a concert, and a compact schedule. Be there if you're in California or watch PPV everywhere else. Details here. Want this podcast sooner than everyone else + a 2nd podcast every week and savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Show notes: 00:00 Sound Running Track Fest 01:27 Start 02:39 Mark Zuckerberg 19:34 5k 09:33 Villanova wins 4x Mile at Penn! 13:53 Penn audio 20:56 UVA has 7 sub 4 minute milers + another high school sub 4 27:11 Josette Andrews impresses 33:10 Colin Sahlman impresses 38:28 Botswana Golden Grand Prix - 19-year-old Letsile Tebogo 40:07 Which teen sprint phenom would you rather be? Tebogo, Erriyon Knighton, or Issam Asinga? 51:26 Gabby Thomas runs 49.68 in 400 56:40 Diamond League season opens Friday in Doha 57:09 Women's steeple- Coburn and Val Constein 01:01:42 Clayton Murphy in 800 after 1:45 in Botswana 01:08:08 Women's 100 The race of the meet- Sha'Carri vs Shericka vs Dina 01:10:55 Men's 3000 is Loaded, Can Girma challenge Komen's WR? 01:16:00 Men's 200- Michael Norman vs Fred Kerley 01:18:49 Women's 1500 - Faith Kipyegon +Cory McGee 01:21:43 Would you rather have Eliiud Kipchoge race Evans Chebet in NY or Kelvin Kiptum in Berlin? Links: WTW: The Mythical Sub-16 NCAA 4 x Mile Remains A Myth & Fast Teens Continue To Roll Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/2aadf281-7b81-487d-b56f-2bba41de85b6 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Today's guest has changed the game when it comes to the thing she loves; Dina Asher-Smith is officially the fastest woman in British history! When you look at the sprint records Dina has smashed, it's easy to think that it all comes easy to her, but in this episode, you'll hear about the hard work, dedication and steely determination required to turn the thing you love into something you are one of the very best in the world at. Dina's passions are not all sport related though - she's modeled on the Paris catwalk, appeared in one of Dave's music videos, and she has a top degree in History - and she chats to Tom about how expanding your horizons helps you gain perspective and maintain love for what you do. Dina is a world beater for a reason and she has so much wisdom to share - this episode is packed full of it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Never forget where you started. Nobody is born running a mile. We all have to work for it. So never forget those first few steps. Keep up the faith. And then one day, you'll go out and you'll feel like you're flying." In her mid-thirties, Susie Chan was a cigarette-smoking single mom working as an exhibitions coordinator for art galleries and museums. The word "running" was definitely not a part of her vocabulary. But then, when her brother convinced her to run a half marathon with him, everything changed. Susie ran her first half marathon at 35, and she was hooked. Now, at 47, Susie is one of the best-known runners (and ultra runners!) in the UK. She has run some of the most grueling races in the world, including the 230K Jungle Ultra through the Amazon Rainforest, and the six-day Marathon Des Sables in the Sahara Desert. She's an Abbott World Marathon Majors six-star finisher, and in 2016, she broke the world record for most miles run on a treadmill in a 12-hour period (68.54 miles!). Today, Susie is most widely known for being a Peloton Tread instructor. In this conversation, we talk about all those highs — and the lows, including Susie's cancer diagnosis in 2017, and her ongoing experience with perimenopause. Next up for Susie: Badwater Salton Sea in April. SPONSORS: UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you'll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. What you'll get on this episode: What's making Susie happy today, and what she's training for right now (4:05) Susie's take on the running community (8:35) How Susie became a runner (10:15) How Susie deals with the dark times during races (21:50) What Susie's training is like, and how she balances her own training and her Peloton classes (27:00) All about that treadmill world record (29:00) What Susie is proudest of (37:00) Susie's thyroid cancer diagnosis (39:00) How Susie got the Peloton job (48:00) How Susie prepared to interview Dina Asher-Smith, Eilish McColgan, Sally McRae, and more at the National Running Show (52:00) Susie's experience with perimenopause (57:00) On motivation (1:00:25) Susie's best mid-ultra hallucination stories, and her advice for the “ultra-curious” (1:03:50) Follow Susie: Instagram @susie_chan_ Twitter @susie__chan Website Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter Blog Strava SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

On today's Well Far Daily, Britain's fastest woman tells us the importance of putting in the work in the winter if you want to smash your PB come the summer!To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The effect of the menstrual cycle on physical performance is being increasingly recognised as a key consideration for women's sport, and rightly being called out as an important area for further research. This was further backed up by Dina Asher-Smith's withdrawal from the 100m at the European championships due to menstrual issues' and called for more studies to help female athletes fully understand their menstrual cycle, how it links to physical performance, and ultimately how can this information help them achieve their best athletic performance.  Females are different to Males if you hadn't noticed….… yet the vast majority of sports science studies looking at physical performance and training have been carried out on men. Female sex hormone concentrations change throughout different phases of the menstrual cycle (MC), therefore, we shouldn't expect the findings of these male dominated studies to extrapolate to females.  It's not just Dina Asher-Smith who thinks this area needs more scientific attention, a study from 2019 noted that studying the impact of menstrual cycle phase on physical performance was one significant component needed to develop a female evidence base in sports science. Studies have shown that female athletes often subjectively perceive their performance to be relatively worse during the early follicular and late luteal phases.  Studies examining objective performance (using anaerobic, aerobic or strength-related tests) have not yet reported clear, consistent effects of the impact of menstrual cycle phase on physical performance. However, 10,000 meter runner Eilish McColgan has only ever failed to finish in two competitive races, the dreaded DNF as she called it. Both of these occasions were due to menstrual issues. In a recent article on BBC sport website she described her periods at times  ‘feeling like her legs have been replaced with concrete blocks, and a screwdriver is carving out the Taj Mahal around her ovaries.'  She stated that some months, it's manageable. Other months, it's unbearable. There's no telling how she was going to feel on any particular day. To try and run, or at least perform to the best of her ability, is an almost impossible task. We know that sport performance is as much psychological as physical, therefore, to optimise performance and management of female athletes who are menstruating, further research is needed to understand the impact of menstrual cycle phase on physical performance outcomes for each individual athlete.  But what do we know about the menstrual cycle and how it can potentially effect the body during exercise? Before doing some research I was pretty clueless. Let's get the foundations set by answering the question: What is the menstrual cycle?  It's a series of events that prepare the uterus for potential pregnancy. The Menstrual Cycle is separated into two distinct main phases, follicular and luteal, but we need to break that down further into sub-phases;  early follicular,  late follicular,  ovulatory,  early luteal,  mid luteal  late luteal. Oestrogen, progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH) are constantly fluctuating through these sub-phases as shown in this diagram on screen…   The early follicular phase begins with menstruation, which usually takes 4 to 6 days to complete; during this phase, female sex hormone concentrations (oestrogen, progesterone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinising Hormone) are all relatively low and stable.  Oestrogen increases as the ovarian follicles (that each contain an egg) mature. When oestrogen rises to a certain level, we get a rapid increase in Luteinising Hormone (LH). The LH spike triggers ovulation (making this the...

The British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith had to stop running at the European Championships this week because of cramp. She said it was because of her period, and now she's calling for more research into periods and sporting performance. Hepatahlon Olympic Bronze medallist Kelly Sotherton comes onto the programme, as well as Dr Richard Burden who's co-lead on Female Health & Performance at the English Institute of Sport We talk to Sharon Horgan and Eve Hewson, about a new black comedy series they're in called Bad Sisters. It's all about five Irish sisters, and four of them hate their brother-in-law. They're desperate for the fifth sister to be rid of him. What will they do? We speak to Lena Kulakovska, who escaped Ukraine when she was 36 weeks pregnant and is now safely settled in Devon. She's just had a baby daughter, so what are her plans for her and her three young children? We hear once again from listener Titania. She sent us an email when we put the call out to tell us how it feels to reach the age your Mum was when she died. We hear her story. And we start a new series about fangirls. This week we go beyond the stereotype of the hysterical girl who's obsessed with someone famous. We ask instead what does being a fan bring to your life? We're joined by playwright and songwriter, Yve Blake, who's created the award-winning musical FANGIRLS and Hannah Ewens, a writer at Rolling Stone, former fangirl and author of Fangirls: Scenes from Modern Music Culture.

Is football finally coming home? England are through to the final of the women's Euros - thanks to an incredibly cheeky backheel goal from Maidstone's Alessia Russo. The 23-year-old scored the third on the night as it finished 4-0 against Sweden in Sheffield. Hear from our sports reporter Tom Reeves and Alessia has been describing 'that goal'. Also in today's podcast, it's been a difficult journey to work for anyone in Kent who can't avoid travelling by train. Very few services have been running due to strike action. Hear from Network Rail and the RMT union. A woman's described the moment she was knocked down by an e-scooter in a hit and run in Canterbury. Sarah Carter was left seriously injured and needed surgery after it happened earlier this month and has been speaking to our reporter Gerry Warren. Bosses at one of Kent's biggest attractions say something must be done to fix travel problems at Dover. After last weekend's chaos, there have again been queues at the port today as people try to get away for a summer break. It's being blamed on high demand at border control after extra checks were brought in because of Brexit. We've been speaking to Neil McCollum from English Heritage which runs Dover Castle. It's being claimed today that French and British emergency services passed responsibility on to each other when dozens of people drowned in the English Channel last year. A rubber dinghy sank in November, killing 31 asylum seekers and an unborn baby. And in sport, Kent sprinter Dina Asher-Smith has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games with a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old from Orpington picked up the problem during the recent World Athletics Championships in Oregon.

In todays podcast, there's been travel chaos in Kent as the summer getaway begins. The Port of Dover's declared a critical incident, with families and lorry drivers waiting for hours to get a ferry across the Channel. Hear from those impacted, along with the Ports Chief Executive.   Also today, a Kent mum's described her horror after her son was swept out to sea in dinghy. Hear the dramatic moment he was rescued. Ahead of one of Kent's biggest venues being boarded up next month - thousands of people are calling for its future to be secured There are plans to set up a community fridge in Canterbury to help people struggling with the cost of living crisis. And, hear from Kent's Dina Asher-Smith who has won a bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships.

There's fast, and then there's World Champion sprinter Dina Asher-Smith who joins us today! Not only is Dina the reigning world champion in the 200 metres, she is the fastest British woman ever who currently holds the British records in the 100m, 200m and the 4x100m relay. And alongside her gold medal at the 2019 World Athletic Championships, she has won four other world championship medals and two bronze medals at the Olympic Games. This athlete knows her way around a podium, and how to get into a winning mindset. I was so excited to talk to Dina; I'vefollowed her career for the longest time, and today she talks to us as she gears up to defend her World Championship title and head off to the Commonwealth Games all the way in… Birmingham! In this episode Dina shares the lessons she has learnt from working with a sport psychiatrist - something we can all learn a lot from - and talks about the impactmental health has on performance. Dina also shares some powerful words on the work that needs to be done to create true equality in sport - particularly around research - as barely any studies are done on women in sport, and they are simply seen as ‘little men' as Dina puts it, meaning the same theories on male sports stars are just placed on women. If that isn't sexist I don't know what is?!? Plus, Dina talks about why it's important to talk about periods and sporting performance and we certainly need more candid conversations around that topic! I am so inspired by Dina's incredible mindset and hope you will be too! I also hope you keep on listening and finding the power to Reign in your own lives. If you love this episode, please get in touch (follow me across social media @joshsmithhosts), I love hearing from you. Love, Josh xxxP.S. I am so proud that this episode of Reign with Josh Smith - which celebrates our inspirational female sporting stars - is brought to you thanks to my friends at Pandora, who are the Official National Jewellery Sponsor of the UEFA Women's EURO 2022.This summer of sport is all about encouraging women and girls everywhere to feel empowered and motivated to be the person they want to be. Just like these inspirational female athletes you're hearing from in these episodes, YOU can achieve anything - whether it's in sport, your career or any of your life goals. Get out there, be fearless and write your own story. And with Pandora, there's always a piece of jewellery you can create or customise to help tell that story. Just head to pandora.net or your nearest store, now!

Some schools in Kent have decided to close as Kent is set to experience record breaking temperatures. A rare red warning for extreme heat is in force for the north of the county, while an amber alert covers everywhere else. Hear from Kent's director of public health and the headteacher of Tiger Primary School in Maidstone. We've also been speaking to Kent Fire and Rescue Service after fighters dealt with a number of grass and field fires over the weekend. Also in today's podcast, we look ahead to the latest vote by MPs on who should be the next leader of the Conservative party. There's analysis from our political editor on Tom Tugendhat's chances. Plus Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Gordon Henderson has revealed who he is supporting. A report's found there's "no clear evidence" sending asylum seekers to Rwanda will stop them crossing the Channel to Kent in small boats. More than 14,000 people have made the dangerous journey so far this year. Bison have been released into the wild in Kent and it's hoped it could be a solution for tackling climate change. European bison will roam in West Blean and Thornden Woods near Canterbury, and experts say they'll restore life to the woodland through their natural behaviours. And in sport, disappointment for Dina Asher-Smith at the World Athletics Championships in America. Plus a narrow defeat for Gillingham in a pre-season friendly at the weekend.

This is Brum's the word, a podcast from Anything but Footy, brought to you with Kukri Sports, the official kit provider for Team England.We're counting down to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this month and as the best athlete's also gather in Eugene for the World Championships this week, we've an athletics special!It's Dina v Daryll in the women's sprints, Team England v Team Scotland in the middle distances, and hopefully a golden goodbye from the fastest walker in the world Tom Bosworth! We also talk long jump with Team England's Lorraine Ugen, Nathaniel Mitchell-Blake on putting the Tokyo relay nightmare behind him and multiple Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft on her first Commonwealth Games - I know seriously!There's also Hockey, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Rugby Sevens and more in our News from the Games! You can also explore the full range of official Team England merchandise at kukrisports.com and if you use the code 'ABF2022' you'll save 10% on the price just for listening to this podcast.And standby, it's two weeks to the Games - listen and follow for more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on Apple PodcastsWell Far on SpotifyComing up is none other than Dina Asher-Smith, who, as an athlete and a sprinter is one of the best. Not just in Great Britain, but in the world. And I think we could all do with a dose of her enthusiasm and mindset right now. If you've been struggling to find the motivation to hit the streets, despite it being one of the few things we can do, then be inspired by Asher-Smith's mindset on winter training. Over to Dina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To quote the Bryan Adams famous song 'Summer of '69' 'those were the best days of my life'...and episode 69 of Anything but Footy and the summer to come of 2022 could be just as rockin'!We've a bumper Birmingham edition of the podcast - as Diamond League crowds returned to the second city and the new and improved venue for the Commonwealth Games this July/August! Dina Asher Smith, Keely Hodgkinson and Laura Muir all won and spoke to Michael afterwards - local 400m man Matthew Hudson Smith set a marker for the outdoor season too - we catch up with another GB superstar Katerina Johnson Thompson and Robbie Grabarz who ten years on finally gets an Olympic silver medal!We round up the groundbreaking European Taekwondo Championships in Manchester and hear from 2 British canoe slalom Olympic stars - Mallory Franklin and Joe Clarke - ahead of their Euros too - plus a new world for British Boxing - the chair and CEO talk to us.PLUS Tennis, Wimbledon, Russia, Ukraine, Hockey, Netball, Cycling, Rowing and have we mentioned its 9 weeks til Birmingham 2022 ??!Get in touch anytime - @anythingbutf on twitter or message us on insta & Facebook or check out the website www.anythingbutfooty.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on Apple PodcastsWell Far on SpotifyMorning all, today we're talking fatigue here on Well Far Daily. Keep listening for a clip on how the fastest woman in British history picks up the pace with the tiredness sets in. Yup, we're revisiting the podcast I recorded with Dina Asher Smith for a second time this week because who doesn't need more Dina in their life? Clip from: S01E02Full length podcast episodes are found on "Well Far: The Running Podcast" where you will find a diverse range of running advice. Everything from how to lace up, to guided cools downs and workouts, and some run chats with famous faces and inspiring runners about their own running journey. The perfect accompaniment for your Sunday Runday!To grab a copy of Amy's book “I Can Run” head to Amazon or download the the audio book to accompany you on your long runs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on Apple PodcastsWell Far on SpotifyGood morning gang and welcome back to Well Far daily with me Amy Lane. Coming up is none other than Dina Asher-Smith, who, as an athlete and a sprinter is one of the best. Not just in Great Britain, but in the world. And I think we could all do with a dose of her enthusiasm and mindset right now. If you've been struggling to find the motivation to hit the streets, despite it being one of the few things we can do, then be inspired by Asher-Smith's mindset on winter training. Over to Dina. Clip from: SE1EP2Full length podcast episodes are found on "Well Far: The Running Podcast" where you will find a diverse range of running advice. Everything from how to lace up, to guided cools downs and workouts, and some run chats with famous faces and inspiring runners about their own running journey. The perfect accompaniment for your Sunday Runday!To grab a copy of Amy's book “I Can Run” head to Amazon or download the the audio book to accompany you on your long runs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 5p cut in fuel duty has been announced by the Chancellor in his spring statement in a bid to help with the rising cost of living. Rishi Sunak has announced a range of measures for households. We have analysis from Dr Catherine Robinson from Kent Business School at the university of Kent, Howard Cox from Fair Fuel UK and My Kent Family editor Lauren Abbott. Also in today's podcast, the Prime Minister's described the actions of P and O Ferries as callous - after it sacked nearly 800 workers in a pre-recorded video. The company's sailings between Dover and Calais remain suspended. Boris Johnson says if the firm has gone against the rules then it might have to pay millions of pounds. It's two years since the first Covid national lockdown and we've returned to one Kent high street to see how things have changed. Hear from a business owner who says the pandemic is no longer the problem. A Medway man who fears going to sleep at night because of his epilepsy says people need to be more aware of the condition. David Neale only suffers seizures when he's asleep and has been speaking frankly about it to Jenni Horn. And you can hear from Olympic sprinter Dina Asher-Smith who has been made an honorary doctor by the University of Kent. The 26-year-old from Orpington has been recognised for her 'exceptional and inspirational athletic career'.

From hundredths of a second to hundreds of miles, in this episode Amy speaks to two runners from opposite ends of the track on how to factor in training around a busy life. Covering everything from essential core exercises for runners to breastfeeding mid-ultra marathon; friends, food and fuel we chat to Nike athlete and fastest woman in the world Dina Asher-Smith, and long time ultra-runner Sophie Power who triggered a global debate about motherhood and marathons.How to find out more about today's experts:Dina Asher-Smith, Instagram: @dinaashersmithSophie Power, Instagram: @ultra_sophieFind other runners like yourself by searching #WELLFar on social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's bitesize we jump back to episode 15 with the fastest women in British history, Dina Asher-Smith. Jake tells Dina his family motto passed down from his parents to him - roots & wings. A phrase that rings true with Dina and her own family. Having the confidence to go off to chase your dreams, but no matter what happens there are always roots to come home any time you need support and help. This podcast more than any other left us with the biggest smiles thanks to Dina!Listen to the full episode: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/dina-asher-smith .......Our firsts guests for the HP LIVE TOUR have been announced; Birmingham - Lewis Morgan, co-founder of GymsharkEdinburgh - Steve Clarke, Scotland Football Manager.Don't miss out: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our book ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzBuy the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF And remember to check out our website for more exclusive merchandise and to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Downing Street is insisting we don't need to cancel Christmas parties, despite rising cases of the Omicron Covid variant. Some firms have already called off celebrations even though large gatherings are still allowed under current restrictions. We've spoken to the boss of a pub chain in Thanet who says it's vital they have a good festive season. Also in today's podcast, a German teenager who suffered catastrophic brain injuries after being attacked in Canterbury is learning to walk again. Daniel Ezzedine was initially given just a small chance of survival after it happened in the city centre in June 2019 when he was 17. A week on from the deaths of 27 people in the Channel a candle lit vigil has been held in Dover. The men, women and children drowned as they tried to travel from France to the UK in a small boat. Hear from the charity that organised the gathering on the seafront last night. A goat has been killed and another's suffered serious burns after a firework was thrown into their stable causing a fire in Maidstone. Twinkle and Belle were treated for injuries at Buttercups Goat sanctuary in Boughton Monchelsea following the blaze a week ago. And, Kent sprinter Dina Asher-Smith has helped voice a new short film highlighting the impact of homelessness at Christmas.

James BestSat, August 21, 2021, 7:53 AM·2 min readPrefontaine Classic: Richardson faces Thompson-Herah in 100m originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Tokyo Olympics answered the question of who the fastest woman in the world is. Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica took home three gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay and broke Florence Griffith Joyner's 100m Olympic record in the process. But the one feat she didn't accomplish in Tokyo was beating American Sha'Carri Richardson.Richardson returns to the track Saturday for the first time since the U.S. Olympic Trials in June. The 21-year-old sprinter was left off the U.S. Olympic roster after she tested positive for marijuana and was handed a 30-day suspension by the U.S. Anti Doping Agency.Richardson will race against the three Jamaican women who completed a podium sweep in the 100m event in Tokyo: Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson. Richardson will also run in the 200m alongside Allyson Felix, Gabby Thomas and Jenna Prandini. 2016 200m Olympic gold medalist Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain will return to the event after she was forced to withdraw from the 200m final in Tokyo due to an injury. Athing Mu will run in the women's 800m event after taking home gold in Tokyo, while Noah Lyles will race against his brother Josephus, 200m silver medalist Kenny Bednarek and 400m hurdles silver medalist Rai Benjamin in the 200m.

Allez! Allez!: Holidays to France are back on as Boris Johnson removes it from ‘amber plus' list'Nefarious conduct': ‘Butcher of Tehran' should work with the West, says Dominic RaabCon Coughlin: The 'Butcher of Tehran' is not out for peace4x100m relay heats: Dina Asher-Smith helps Team GB set new national recordOvernight action: Liam Heath claims bronze in canoe sprintMen's flyweight: Great Britain's Galal Yafai wins semi-final to set up gold medal fightTokyo Olympics live: Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Lois Toulson in women's 10m diving platform final actionAllister Heath: Biden's woke America no longer a model to the world'What's the point of dying rich?': The man spending his kids' inheritance on Olympic starsRead all these articles and stay expertly informed anywhere, anytime with a digital subscription. Start your free one-month trial today to gain unlimited website and app access. Cancel anytime. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3v8HLez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Five-months after the death of Sarah Everard, an inquiry is being launched in Kent looking into violence against women and girls. Figures show a 9% rise in reports of domestic abuse in the county over the past year. Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott thinks many more cases are going unreported. Also in today's podcast, a record number of asylum seekers have crossed the Channel to Kent on small boats in a single day. Hear from Bridget Chapman from the Kent Refugee Action Network. A man's been arrested in Folkestone as part of an investigation into racist messages about England footballers posted online. A Thanet man who helped to set up Skateboard GB has been speaking about a surge in the sports popularity thanks to its debut at the Olympics. Nic Powley has been chatting to Oliver Kemp after Sky Brown won a bronze medal for Team GB at the age of just 13. And, we have an update on how Dina Asher-Smith got on as she returned from injury to feature in the 4x100m relay heats.

Dina Asher Smith failed to qualify for the 100m final and withdrew from the 200m event.

We are loving the Olympics! And alongside our founding partner Lotus Cars, we're delving into the rich archive for lessons from Olympic legends! This week's comes from Dina Asher-Smith, one of GB's medal hopes in the track and field. Dina's episode on the podcast was bursting with enthusiasm, you just have to smile

The track and field stars are aligned and ready for Tokyo 2020. We have exclusive chats with double Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, world champion Dina Asher-Smith, and world record holder Joshua Cheptegei. The athletics starts today and we have a lot more coming up so subscribe and tell your friends.Dina Asher-Smith full episode: https://olympics.com/en/podcast/podcast-dina-asher-smith-the-world-champion-team-gb-sprinterJoshua Cheptegei full episode: https://olympics.com/en/podcast/podcast-joshua-cheptegei

Joining Gary on the fourth episode of The Overlap, is World Champion and Olympic hopeful, Dina Asher-Smith.One of our brightest hopes for the Tokyo Olympic games, Dina shares all, from her upbringing, to Olympic preparations, to tackling racism. Gary and Dina even go head to head on the track… before Gary's hamstring gave way!Make sure to watch to the end, to see a special present from David Beckham for Dina & her mum.Let know in the comments if you enjoyed this episode, and who do you want to see on next?Brought to you exclusively by Sky Bet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to this week's very special YOD pod! We are excited to bring you one of our idols, Professor Damian Hughes, co-host of The High-Performance Podcast alongside sports journalist, Jake Humphrey. Together they have interviewed so many of the greats - from Gareth Southgate, Rio Ferdinand, Matthew McConaughey, Ant Middleton, Tom Daley, Kelly Jones, Dina Asher-Smith, Sir Chris Hoy, Jonny Wilkinson, Sir Clive Woodward & Eddie Jones....to name a few!  Damian is also author of 8 best-selling books, former coach to a wide range of international & national sports teams & an international speaker. His innovative approach has been praised by Sir Richard Branson, Muhammed Ali, Tiger Woods & Sir Alex Ferguson. Hosted by YOD founder, Dr Dan Gearon & YOD psychotherapist & co-founder Chris Cherry.Damian tells us what he thinks makes a good leader & creates a high performance culture, from his decades of experience working with the best. We explore decision making, kindness, discipline and non-negotiable behaviours. We talk taking responsibility for failures, the curse of knowledge & the importance of self-awareness. We explore lessons learned from our founder, Dr Dan's, years spent in elite sport environments - and his vision to bring those learnings to doctors through You Okay, Doc?  Damian also shares with us his own mental shopping list for anyone trying to get the best results from a group of people - the acronym S.T.E.P.S. - learned from 3 years spent travelling the world meeting leaders from all different elite sports environments. Find out what this acronym stands for in the Pod! ;) As medics, whether we like it or not, we often find ourselves in positions of leadership or being pivotal to setting culture - be that with a patient, leading an operation, leading our team or even at home with our loved ones. We each hold the power to change someone's day for better or worse - and how we lead will often impact how we feel about ourselves when we get home. Being able to empower others, achieve great results and inspire high performance is the goal - and our guest has some truly invaluable insights to show us how to achieve that.  It is worth noting that this is a conversational piece and the opinions and views are of those in this discussion in its own context at that time of the recording. You Okay, Doc? is a charity supporting the mental health and wellbeing of doctors.  As a charity, we need your help to keep going and develop to support and raise awareness of mental health for Doctors.  Please check out our website https://youokaydoc.org.uk/ and our Instagram page to find out more and stay up to date with us.  If you would like, you can also text donate to support the You Okay, Doc? charity by texting.  To donate £3 text 'DOCTOR' to 70331,  or to donate £5 text 'DOCTOR' to 70970.  Thank you for listening and we look forward to creating more content.   See you on the next YOD pod.

Welcome to the second series of The Making of... from The Female Lead Our guest this week is the fastest British Woman in history! It's Dina Asher Smith Dina's career as a sprinter has been a series of firsts - she is the first British woman to win a major global sprint title. In 2018, she won three gold medals at the European championships making her the first British woman to ever win a treble at a major event.   As a young athlete she was the world's fastest teenager ever over 60m and 200m. And Dina still found the time to get into King's College University to study History - a subject that she says has given her a vital perspective on everything she does. And that is exactly the kind of astute comment that Dina comes out with throughout this conversation. Dina is so wise and inspiring at only 25 years old. Our chat delved into everything from the psychology of winning, how she deals with racism and the motivational power of a McDonalds apple pie! The Making Of is hosted by Bea Appleby. The production is brought to you by The Female Lead. And the whole series is very kindly sponsored by Missoma Make your moments last forever with Missoma and get an exclusive 15% by using MAKE15 now on https://uk.missoma.com/

Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield has spoken out in Parliament about being the victim of domestic abuse. She shared her experience during a debate on a new law, and receieved a standing ovation from her colleagues. Also in today's episode, a Medway mum is calling for more support for families who lose a baby, we hear from the writer of the new David Copperfield film, and Dina-Asher Smith tells us what it's like to be the 200m world champion. https://www.kentonline.co.uk/

Clean-ups have been taking place in parts of Kent following flooding overnight. Alerts and warnings have been in force along the River Medway, River Thames, The Swale and round the coast from Ramsgate to Romney Marsh. The Environment Agency sent staff out to man defences and are closely monitoring the situation. Also in today's podcast: 10 months of roadworks start on a busy stretch of the A2, Kent's Dina Asher-Smith claims silver at the World Athletics Championships and reaction from Gillingham's defeat to Oxford United at the weekend.

For this episode I am surrounded by females of absolute Gurl Boss status. Firstly, I got to be in the presence of the fastest woman in the whole world, @DinaAsherSmith. And if that wasn't enough, we were joined by the new host of the Rap Show on Radio 1 and 1Xtra, @TiffanyCalver, who is the first woman and the first black person to be given the role.   We talk about how amazing it is to be black, female and British as we celebrate our achievements as firsts in our fields. We also talk about how our femininity can lead to critics finding a way to beat us down, but as I'm sure you'll tell from listening, the three of us will never stop representing our true and authentic selves.   To find out more about Gurls Talk or to send us your artwork, poetry or anything you want to share, visit www.gurlstalk.com or find us on Instagram @GurlsTalk.

This week Martin and Ella are joined by Dina Asher-Smith. Dina is an Olympic Athlete, currently holding the World Record for both the 100 and 200 Metres. She recently won three gold medals at the European Championships, where she holds the fastest time in the world for 2018. The Sunday Times - 'Sportswoman of The Year' and the fastest woman in Britain. Talking us through what it takes to be a role model and successful athlete. She shares her struggles overcoming injury whilst studying for a degree and the pressures of growing in the public eye.    Follow Dina @dinaashersmith   Follow us  Instagram - @therealbrunch Twitter - @realbrunchpod Martin - @mrmartinjoseph Ella - @ellakora Becky - @beckygh14

 In episode 12 we talk with Jeanette Kwakye about her sprinting career, the stress of injury and what it was like stepping out into an Olympic final. We also talk about her transition to life in the media and what it's like being on the other side of sport. Jeanette Kwakye was a three-time British champion over 100m in 2007, 2008 and 2011. She competed at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, finishing sixth in the individual 100m with a time of 11.14 – a personal best – and was unlucky to miss out on a medal in the 4x100m relay when the British team failed to finish due to a mix-up in the final changeover. At the 2007 European Indoor Championships she recorded a time of 7.17 seconds in the 60m - the fastest time by a British woman since 1986. (This record is still un-beaten - however Dina Asher-Smith matched it in 2015.) Since retiring from athletics in 2013, Jeanette, a qualified journalist, now works for the BBC and Sky Sports as a sports reporter and writes for The Guardian on issues affecting Women in Sport.