British sprinter Amy Hunt has won the 200m at the European Championships, her second gold of the competition, as she pursues a historic quadruple in Birmingham.
Key facts
- Amy Hunt won the 200m at the European Championships.
- It is her second gold medal of the championships.
- Hunt is targeting a historic quadruple of golds.
- The championships are being held in Birmingham.
Britain’s Amy Hunt has powered to victory in the 200m at the European Championships, adding a second gold medal to her tally at the competition, according to the BBC.
The win moves Hunt closer to what she described as a historic quadruple, with the sprinter setting her sights on further success in Birmingham.
Reflecting on the achievement, Hunt captured the moment with the phrase “Two out of four, baby”, signalling both her satisfaction at the latest title and her ambition for what remains to come.
The BBC reported that Hunt charged to 200m glory to secure the medal, underlining the form she has carried into the championships on home soil.
With two golds now in hand, attention turns to whether Hunt can complete the full set of titles she is chasing as the competition continues in Birmingham.
Why it matters
A quadruple of golds at a European Championships would be a rare and significant achievement for a British sprinter. Hunt's success on home soil in Birmingham adds to the profile of the event and British athletics.
Frequently asked questions
How many gold medals has Amy Hunt won at the European Championships?
According to the BBC, Hunt has won two gold medals at the championships, the latest coming in the 200m.
What is Amy Hunt aiming to achieve?
Hunt is targeting a historic quadruple of gold medals at the European Championships in Birmingham.
Where are the European Championships being held?
The championships are taking place in Birmingham.