Smyth targets Olympic standard in Lucerne

JASON SMYTH will have the qualifying standard for next year’s Olympic Games on his mind when he lines up for the 100m at tonight’s Classic meeting in Lucerne.

Smyth, the visually impaired Paralympics champion who made history when he took his talents to last year’s European championships in Barcelona, will be aiming for a time of 10.18secs, which would not only equal the national record set by Paul Hession back in 2007 but would also see him attain the A standard for London 2012.

Smyth’s coach, Stephen Maguire, is confident he is in the right shape to do just that at a meet being televised live on Eurosport (6.30pm).