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Daryll Neita out-shone her compatriot Dina Asher-Smith to claim victory in the women’s 200 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm.
Defying poor weather conditions in the Swedish capital, Neita ran a superb bend from lane seven to take first place in a time of 22.50 seconds, with Asher-Smith second in 22.58 seconds.
Neita’s win – her first individual triumph in the competition – continues an intriguing rivalry heading into next week’s British Championships in Manchester.
Phenomenal 🤯
A brilliant run from @daryllneita to take first in the women's 200m with a 22.50, while Dina Asher-Smith finishes second 🙌 #StockholmDL | #WhereItStarts pic.twitter.com/4eGjh7TWjN
— British Athletics (@BritAthletics) July 2, 2023
In the women’s 800 metres, Laura Muir was forced to settle for sixth place, one place behind her compatriot Melissa Courtney-Bryant.
In the men’s 100 metres, Britain’s Reece Prescod recorded a time of 10.14 seconds to take second place behind winner Akani Simbine of South Africa in 10.03 seconds.
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