Day’s rival provides a few tips

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“They are a lot older than me but they are very good athletes. It will be tough competition all round. I’m going to have to bring my A game to get to the final,” Day said.

That remains Day’s aim though after a strong posttrials preparation.

“I’d really love to get in to the final but I can only do what I can do on the day,” she said.

“I’ll just give it my best and that’s really all I can do. It would be awesome to be in that final, it would be the best experience.”

Thompson has been in

Day’s shoes.

Part of the Jamaican relay team for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014 at 22, the event acted as a springboard for Thompson who won silver in the 200m at the world championships the following year before her double gold at the Rio Olympics.

Thompson has rarely run so early in the season but regards the Games as a crucial part of her 2018 season.

“It is important because it’s our main championship (for the year) and after the championship we can work hard for Diamond League and other races,” she said.