Amy Hunt’s ‘dream comes true’ with fourth European Championships gold

The Guardian Sport Sunday 16 August 2026, 21:09 UTC By Sean Ingle at Alexandra Stadium, Birmingham 1 min read

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British sprinter first to win four titles at single eventDina Asher-Smith hits record 11 European medals totalIf there was any remaining doubt that this has been Amy Hunt’s European Championships, it was dispelled over 10 seconds of controlled fury as the newest British sporting superstar completed an unprecedented quadruple. When the baton was slapped into her hand on the anchor leg of the mixed 4x100m relay, the British athlete was a fraction behind Gina Lückenkemper of Germany. But then...

British sprinter first to win four titles at single event
Dina Asher-Smith hits record 11 European medals total

If there was any remaining doubt that this has been Amy Hunt’s European Championships, it was dispelled over 10 seconds of controlled fury as the newest British sporting superstar completed an unprecedented quadruple.

When the baton was slapped into her hand on the anchor leg of the mixed 4x100m relay, the British athlete was a fraction behind Gina Lückenkemper of Germany. But then Hunt became the hunter.

Amy Hunt’s (PERSON) European Championships (ORG) British (ORG) Asher-Smith (ORG) European (ORG) Gina Lückenkemper (PERSON) Germany (LOCATION) Hunt (PERSON)

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Amy Hunt’s ‘dream comes true’ with fourth European Championships gold

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