sport news Tokyo Olympics: Dina Asher-Smith calls for new chapter as sprinter is named GB ...

sport news Tokyo Olympics: Dina Asher-Smith calls for new chapter as sprinter is named GB ...
sport news Tokyo Olympics: Dina Asher-Smith calls for new chapter as sprinter is named GB ...
Dina Asher-Smith calls for new chapter as world champion sprinter is named Team GB athletics captain... and Canadian equestrian team fly in on Air Horse One!

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The Tokyo Olympics are now in full swing, as the athletes finally take to the big stage they've been preparing for throughout the last five years. 

There has been a huge shock in the women's road race, Simone Biles hinted she's human and Team GB have taken their first medals through Chelsie Giles and Bradly Sinden. 

Here, though, are a few moments you may have missed from day two of the Games.

Day Two of the Olympics in Tokyo has seen the event kick into gear as athletes take the stage

Day Two of the Olympics in Tokyo has seen the event kick into gear as athletes take the stage 

CAPTAIN DINA CALLS FOR NEW CHAPTER

In a move with little shock value, Dina Asher-Smith was confirmed as the captain of the Team GB athletics delegation on Sunday. 

The 200 metres world champion said: ‘I’ve been fortunate enough to be on senior teams at championships for eight years now — my first championships was 2013 and I was brought in the year Christine Ohuruogu made her fantastic speech as team captain which set the bar so high. 

'I’ve told the team to be proud of themselves, deep down proud of themselves, and also to know that the future is not written.’

Experienced sprinter Dina Asher-Smith has been named captain of the GB athletics delegation

Experienced sprinter Dina Asher-Smith has been named captain of the GB athletics delegation

GOING NOWHERE 

Monday's rowing programme has been cancelled due to fears over high winds, with forecast gusts ‘creating unequal and

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