Amy Hunt won the European 200m title to complete a golden double alongside her 100m gold, as Dina Asher-Smith took bronze and Ireland's Mark English claimed a men's 800m gold.
Key facts
- Amy Hunt won the European 200m title, adding to her 100m gold from Monday.
- Domestic rival Dina Asher-Smith won bronze in the 200m.
- A crowd of 20,082 attended at Alexander Stadium, the biggest of the championships so far.
- Mark English won the 800m for Ireland's first men's gold.
- Hunt is chasing a record four gold medals at a single European championships.
Amy Hunt continued her pursuit of a record four gold medals at a single European championships with a commanding victory in the 200m at Alexander Stadium, according to the Guardian. The win added a second European title in three days to the 100m gold she claimed on Monday.
Hunt was introduced in lane seven to a huge cheer from the 20,082 spectators in attendance, described by the Guardian as by far the biggest crowd of the championships so far. The atmosphere was raucous as she lined up for the race.
The 24-year-old had to work hard to get past her domestic rival Dina Asher-Smith, who was running in lane eight and finished with the bronze medal, the Guardian reported.
Amid what the Guardian described as the adrenalised delirium of her second title, Hunt walked to the nearest TV camera, held up her hands and, in homage to Russell Crowe’s character in Gladiator, screamed: “Are you not entertained?”
The Cambridge graduate revealed after collecting her 200m gold that she has been nearly fainting this year when running over the longer distance, according to the Guardian, underlining the challenge behind her performance.
Elsewhere on the day, Mark English won the 800m to secure Ireland’s first men’s gold of the championships, the Guardian reported.
Why it matters
Hunt's golden double keeps her on course for a record haul of four titles at a single European championships, a rare feat in track and field. Her success, combined with strong crowds and Ireland's breakthrough men's gold, marks a standout moment for European athletics.
Frequently asked questions
How many gold medals has Amy Hunt won at these championships?
Hunt has won two golds so far: the 100m on Monday and the 200m, according to the Guardian. She is chasing a record four golds at a single European championships.
Who won bronze in the 200m?
Hunt's domestic rival Dina Asher-Smith won the bronze medal in the 200m, the Guardian reported.
Did any other athletes win notable golds that day?
Yes. Mark English won the 800m to claim Ireland's first men's gold of the championships, according to the Guardian.