Woodford Green Essex Ladies Yemi Mary John has her focus firmly set on winning a medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games women's 400m event that begins next Tuesday (July 28) at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow.
At the Novuna London Athletics Diamond League Meet last Saturday at West Ham United FC's London Stadium, the 23-year-old finished seventh in the women's 400m event, clocking 50.24 secs.
Dominica Republic's reigning Olympic champion overcame Norway's Henriette Jaegar and Stacey Ann Williams of Jamaica in the final straight to triumph in 48.97.
"I know I'm in better shape this year than last year," John, who will representing Team England at Glasgow 2026. "I'm running faster than I've ever done before. I'm excited in going to Glasgow but I was hoping for a little bit more here today."
Barbados Sada Williams will be defending her title that she won in Birmingham four years ago.
England's Amber Anning, Lauren Gale of Canada, and six-time Nigerian national champion Patience Okon-George are also vying for the women's 400m Commonwealth Games title.
"The Commonwealth Games starts next week so its a short turnaround," John added.
"I just got to stay focused and keep on moving."
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