Amy Hunt's success brings joy to first coach and club officials
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Amy Hunt, a British sprint athlete and member of Grantham Athletic Club, won four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships. The 24-year-old triumphed in the women's 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay, and mixed 4x100m relay events. Her first coach, Ian Richards, expressed pride in her achievements, noting her smooth transition to sprinting at the age of 12. Club officials highlighted how her success inspires young athletes, especially after a challenging period due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- •Amy joined Grantham Athletic Club at age 12.
- •She won four golds at the European Athletics Championships.
- •Ian Richards was her first coach, now retired.
- •Club officials express pride in her accomplishments.
- •Hunt inspires young athletes in her hometown.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Amy Hunt's first coach 'chuffed' for her success
"Amy joined Grantham Athletic Club at the age of 12 where she started sprint training.
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