Cambridge graduate Amy Hunt wins four European Championships gold medals

British sprinter Amy Hunt capped off a historic week at the Euro Championships with her fourth gold medal, a feat no athlete has achieved before. Running seven races across several days, she dominated every race in the 4x100m mixed relay, setting a new European record of 39.97 seconds.

According to reporting by The Guardian - Sport, Hunt said: 'It’s just a dream come true – I’ll remember this week for the rest of my life.'

Athletic prowess and record-breaking effort

Hunt's performance showcased her immense talent. In the mixed 4x100m relay, she overtook Gina Lückenkemper mid-race to secure gold. Her victory marked Britain’s first time winning all seven races in a single event.

Germany took silver at 40.11 and Spain bronze with 40.25.

Team camaraderie and handling pressure

After the race, Hunt praised her teammates: 'We handled the pressure so well. Not just us but even our warm-ups and changeovers were smooth.'

Meanwhile, Dina Asher-Smith added: 'When I gave that baton to Zharnel Hughes, I was just like 'get this out of my hand – bye'. The smooth changeover showed our professionalism and experience.'

Team's first time trying the mixed 4x100m relay at these championships.

Hunt’s historic achievement: Four gold medals in European Championships history

This victory makes history. Hunt is not just a star of today but an athlete who will be remembered for decades to come, especially as she became the first British sprinter and first European athlete overall to achieve this feat.

  • Hunt’s time was 39.97 seconds, breaking all previous records
“It was a bit like when you’re queueing for a rollercoaster and you’re a little nervous and you’re seeing the drops and stuff,” Hunt added of her week. “Then when you get off, you want to do it again. So it was that adrenaline kick.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Amy Hunt achieve this historic feat?

Hunt won all seven 100m and 4x100m mixed relay races at the European Championships, setting up a new European record of 39.97 seconds in the process.

Who were the silver and bronze winners?

Germany took silver with a time of 40.11, followed by Spain with 40.25.