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British teams chase European relay gold
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The gist
British relay teams chase European gold in Birmingham, with Amy Hunt seeking a fourth title.
Hunt's quadruple bid could make history, following Dina Asher-Smith's 2018 treble.
Background
The 2026 European Athletics Championships are being held in Birmingham, where British sprinter Amy Hunt has already won gold in the 100m and 200m. She is now aiming to become the first athlete to win four European golds at the same Championships, with relay events remaining. Her teammate Dina Asher-Smith achieved a sprint treble in 2018, and Hunt's success signals a changing of the guard in British sprinting.
How it unfolded
- Aug 10, 2026Swimming relay lineups announced for European Championships, with Great Britain fielding a strong men's 4x200 free team.
- Aug 12, 2026Matthew Hudson-Smith, fastest 400m runner in Europe, expresses determination to win gold on home soil in Birmingham.
- Aug 14, 2026Amy Hunt wins her second European gold in the 200m, setting up a potential quadruple bid.
- Aug 15, 2026British relay teams race for double golden glory, with Hunt running in the women's 4x100m relay.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Analysts note Hunt's success signals a changing of the guard in British sprinting, following Asher-Smith's earlier dominance.
- Public
- Fans and commentators express excitement over Hunt's quadruple bid, calling it 'iconic'.