Amy Hunt wins silver in 200m at Diamond League as Jackson injures hamstring

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Amy Hunt wins silver in 200m at Diamond League as Jackson injures hamstring
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Amy Hunt secured a silver medal in the 200m at the Diamond League meet in Lausanne on August 21, finishing with a time of 22.32 seconds. The race was won by Kayla White from the United States, who clocked 22.18 seconds, while Hunt edged out Nigeria's Favour Ofili by a narrow margin. Former world champion Shericka Jackson pulled up mid-race with a suspected hamstring injury, adding to her challenging season. The Diamond League season continues with upcoming events in Poland and Zurich, culminating with the Finals in Brussels on September 4-5.

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  • Hunt finishes second, narrowly beating Ofili in the 200m.
  • Jackson’s injury interrupts her limited racing schedule in 2026.
  • The event in Lausanne sets the stage for upcoming Diamond League matches.
  • Mondo Duplantis also competes, setting a meeting record in pole vault.
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  • 7:30 PMYahoo SportsAmy Hunt takes Diamond League silver as Shericka Jackson pulls up injured
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The Briton picked up another medal on her return to the Diamond League circuit after an unprecedented European haul of golds

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