Dina Asher-Smith is a major doubt for the Commonwealth Games after pulling up sharply during the 4x100m relay at the world championships in Eugene. Yesterday she flew back to the UK for a scan and a medical assessment amid fears she has sustained a hamstring injury.
On a Saturday night when Britain's men took bronze in the 4x100m, Asher-Smith was also shooting for the podium as she powered around the final bend-only to then suddenly yelp in pain after suffering a sharp twinge in her left leg.
Somehow she bravely hobbled the last 25 metres before handing the baton to Daryll Neita but Britain's chances of a medal had gone. Of far greater concern afterwards was the welfare of the 200m bronze medallist, who has looked so good at these championships.
The hope is that Asher-Smith's injury is cramp. The fear is that it is a hamstring injury, which would end her hopes of lining up for the heats of the 100m at the Commonwealth Games in nine days' time.
It could also leave her chances of defending her three European titles in Munich next month in doubt.
Asher-Smith was at least able to walk afterwards but she was understandably reluctant to discuss the exact nature of the problem before getting a medical assessment. But she admitted: "I hope it's nothing serious because I have got a lot more races to do this year.
"I will have to go and have a check with my physio. But I just feel a bit confused because I felt fine coming in, went around the bend and my legs just stopped corresponding with me."
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