Sports8/2/2025•The Guardian
Zharnel Hughes dedicates British 100m title to aunt after missing her funeral to race
Zharnel Hughes, the world bronze medallist, claimed the British 100m title in Birmingham, despite missing his aunt's funeral in Anguilla to compete. Hughes dedicated his victory to his late aunt, saying he "almost started crying" after his win. Meanwhile, Daryll Neita, the pre-race favorite, was disqualified from the women's 100m event. Hughes' triumph came after a slow start, followed by a strong finish, securing a winning time of 9.94 seconds.
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