Dina Asher-Smith Returns to London, Parts Ways with Coach Floreal

British sprint star Dina Asher-Smith has made a significant change to her career, parting ways with her coach Edrick Floreal and returning to London to train. The move follows a period of training in the U.S. with Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred.

The decision comes after a disappointing start to her season, most recently highlighted by a sixth-place finish at the Prefontaine Classic. Asher-Smith had been training under Floreal, a highly respected coach, in an effort to shake up her approach ahead of a major championship year.

Her return to London marks a return to home comforts and a familiar environment. While details on her new coaching setup have yet to be revealed, the change signals a clear intent to refocus and find the form that made her a World Champion in 2019. The move is a bold one, but Asher-Smith will be hoping it provides the spark she needs to get back to the top of her game.