Tokyo Olympics: Asher-Smith returns as GB set new record to reach the 4x100m relay final

Last update on. From the section OlympicsTokyo Olympic Games on BBC Dates: 23 Jul-8 Aug Time in Tokyo: BST+8. Listen live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button; Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra, and Sounds; Live text and video clips available on BBC Sport app and website.Dina Asher Smith returned to Great Britain, where she set a national record to win their heat. She also reached the final of the women's 4x100m relay on Friday.The British quartet won the 200m world title in the third leg, with the British quartet finishing ahead of Jamaica and the USA in 41.55 seconds.After failing to reach the 100m final, Asher-Smith tore her hamstring in July and pulled out of the Olympic 200m.The GB team was completed by Asha Philip, Daryll Neita and Imani-Lara Lansiquot.Asher-Smith stated that there was no doubt in my mind that I would be standing here today because the relay is really important and we won a bronze medal at Rio."These ladies look great, they are incredibly talented. I knew I had no choice but to get in shape and prepare for the team event. To get ready, I have been working hard."Elaine Thompson-Herah, individual women's 100m silver medallist, and Shelly-Ann Fraser–Pryce, silver medallist for Jamaica, did not compete for Jamaica. However, both will likely return to Friday's final.After finishing second in their heat, the British men's 4x100m team comprising Chijindu Ujah and Zharnel Hughes as well as Richard Kilty, Richard Kilty, Nethaneel Mitchel-Blake, advanced to Friday's final.Pozzi finishes seventh in shock with ParchmentAndrew Pozzi, Britain's seventh-place finisher in the men's 110m hurdles final. Hansle Parchment of Jamaica won gold ahead Grant Holloway, an American favorite.Holloway, the world champion in hurdles, lost momentum in the final stages of the race, allowing Parchment, who ran a season-best 13.04, to win the race.Bronze was won by Ronald Levy of Jamaica in 13.10 seconds, one hundredth of an second behind Holloway.After clearing the 1.95m qualifying height, Morgan Lake from Britain advanced to the finals of the women's high-jump.Emily Borthwick, Emily's teammate, was unable to make it despite her personal best of 1.93m.