Hunt claims four gold medals at European Athletics Championships
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:02 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Amy Hunt secured four gold medals in a historic performance at the European Athletics Championships, held on home soil in Birmingham. Her final victory came in the mixed 4x100m relay, capping off an impressive week where she showcased her sprinting prowess. The 24-year-old had previously faced significant setbacks, including a severe tendon injury that sidelined her for a period. Now fully recovered, she has established herself as one of the premier athletes in British track and field and is among the frontrunners for BBC Sports Personality of the Year. With this recent success, Hunt looks to continue her ascent in the sport.
- •Hunt wins gold in the mixed 4x100m relay for her fourth medal.
- •She previously claimed gold in the individual 100m and 200m events.
- •Hunt had faced major injuries but is now fully recovered.
- •She is a candidate for BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
- •The Championships took place in Birmingham, her home country.
- 7:02 AMBBC Sport — 'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
"Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.
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