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Amy Hunt wins fourth European gold
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The gist
Amy Hunt won a record fourth European gold in the mixed 4x100 relay.
She's the first athlete ever to win four golds at one European Championships.
Background
Amy Hunt, a British sprinter, had already won the 100m and 200m titles and a relay gold earlier in the week. On the final day, she anchored the mixed 4x100 relay team to victory, securing her fourth gold of the championships. This achievement set a new record in the 92-year history of the European Championships.
How it unfolded
- Aug 14, 2026Amy Hunt had already won the 100m and 200m titles, setting up a bid for four golds.
- Aug 15, 2026Hunt won her third gold in the women's 4x100 relay, with Britain finishing in 42.05 seconds.
- Aug 16, 2026Hunt won a record fourth gold in the mixed 4x100 relay, becoming the first athlete to win four golds at a single European Championships.
Who’s saying what
- Expert
- Former sprinter Adam Gemili noted Hunt always had the tools, it just took time to put everything together.