Alastair Chalmers jumps over a hurdle while competing. He is wearing a green Guernsey-branded sleeveless top and shorts. Image accompanying BBC Sport Athletics’ report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Alastair Chalmers, the British 400m hurdles champion, aims to qualify for the 2028 Olympics next year. Chalmers, who fell in the semi-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is focused on improving his performance.
The 26-year-old from Guernsey, who won Commonwealth Games bronze in 2022, reached the semi-finals at the European Championships. Chalmers hopes to lower his personal best time to make the Olympic final. Read more racing coverage.
Chalmers reclaimed the British title this summer, inspired by his newborn son. He aims to improve his performance and secure a spot in the Olympic final. Related: DeBues-Stafford sets personal best at Jarrow 10km.
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British 400m hurdles champion Alastair Chalmers sets sights on Olympic qualification. Alastair Chalmers, the British 400m hurdles champion, aims to qualify for the 2028 Olympics next year. Chalmers, who fell in the semi-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is focused on improving his performance.
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Runner World published this brief on October 21, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated October 21, 2026.
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