British sprinter Amy Hunt won the gold medal in the 200m at the European Championships, which are taking place in Birmingham in 2026. With this achievement, the 24-year-old athlete secured her second gold medal at the competition, confirming her dominant form in sprint disciplines.
In the final of the race, which took place on Thursday, Hunt recorded a season's best of 22.19 seconds. In the decisive moment of the race, at the finishing line, she overtook her rival and compatriot Dina Asher-Smith, who finished third and won the bronze medal. This turn of events in the final stretch secured the victory for Hunt and provided additional motivation for the remainder of the competition.
Prior to this victory, Hunt had won gold in the 100m on Monday, laying the foundation for her ambitious plan. Following the 200m race, the British athlete expressed her ambitions with the statement 'Two out of four, baby!', referring to the two out of four gold medals she aims to win at this championship.
Hunt will compete in two relay disciplines in the remainder of the competition. She plans to take part in the women's 4x100m relay, as well as the mixed relay. For now, she has announced a disciplined approach, stating that she will not celebrate with champagne until Sunday evening, in order to conserve energy for the remaining races.
