Blazing Sprints: Zharnel Hughes and Dina Asher-Smith Break Records at UK Championships

Zharnel Hughes achieved a notable feat at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham, clinching victory in the men's 200 metres with a record-breaking time of 19.90 seconds. This victory followed his success in the 100m event, and secured him a place at the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo.

Dina Asher-Smith followed suit in the women's 200m, narrowly defeating Amy Hunt with both athletes clocking 22.14 seconds, setting a new championship record. Asher-Smith expressed her delight at the performance, emphasizing the photo finish that determined the close race.

Other notable performances included Max Burgin's win in the men's 800m and Georgia Hunter Bell's triumph in the women's 800m, clocking times of 1:43.92 and 1:59.53, respectively, and Josh Kerr's victory in the men's 5,000m with a time of 13:44.73.

(With inputs from agencies.)