European Athletics Championships 2026: Hunt wins 3rd gold
Amy Hunt secured her third gold and Dina Asher-Smith made history with her 10th total medal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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- Amy Hunt claimed her third gold medal of the championships in the women's 4x100m relay.
- Dina Asher-Smith matched the record tally of 10 overall medals at the European event.
- Great Britain's men's relay team clinched gold with a winning time of 38.45 seconds.
- Hunt aims to become the first athlete to win four golds in a single edition of the tournament.
British sprinters delivered a dominant performance at the European Athletics Championships held at Alexander Stadium, where Amy Hunt earned her third gold medal of a potential historic quadruple. The 24-year-old athlete played a crucial role in leading the women's 4x100m relay team to victory.
This latest triumph follows Hunt's previous gold medal victories in the 100m and 200m events. She will now compete in the mixed 4x100m relay on Sunday, aiming to become the first athlete in the event's 92-year history to secure four gold medals at a single edition of the championships.
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Meanwhile, teammate Dina Asher-Smith achieved her seventh career gold at the championships, exactly a decade after capturing her first. The 30-year-old equalled the record tally held by Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Croatian discus thrower Sandra Elkasevic. In addition, Asher-Smith matched Polish sprinter Irena Szewinska's overall record of 10 medals at the tournament.
In the women's 4x100m relay final, the British quartet consisting of Imani-Lara Lansiquot, 21-year-old Success Eduan, Dina Asher-Smith, and Amy Hunt crossed the finish line in 42.05 seconds. They finished more than a second clear of silver medallists Switzerland (43.12 seconds) and bronze medallists Poland (43.15 seconds).
"I am stood next to the real life GOAT [greatest of all time]. She is the most decorated European athlete in history. We're all amazing."
Amy Hunt
Shortly before, the British men's relay team featuring Romell Glave, Jeremiah Azu, Louie Hinchliffe, and Zharnel Hughes secured gold in the men's 4x100m event with a time of 38.45 seconds. They finished ahead of Germany (38.64 seconds) and Belgium (38.70 seconds), bringing Hughes his fifth career European gold.
The European Athletics Championships serve as a premier stage for continental competition, showcasing elite talent and testing athletic longevity. The successes of athletes like Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith on home soil highlight the depth of British sprinting talent and the continuous evolution of training programs that prepare athletes for multi-event success under intense pressure.
Source: BBC Sport
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