Amy Hunt Achieves Unprecedented Quadruple Gold at European Championships — image accompanying The Guardian Athletics's report. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Amy Hunt became the first athlete to win four gold medals at a single European Championships, achieving a historic quadruple. Hunt anchored the British mixed 4x100m relay team to victory, setting a European record. Her teammates included Jeremiah Azu, Dina Asher-Smith, and Zharnel Hughes.
Dina Asher-Smith also made history by earning her 11th European medal, surpassing Irena Szewinska’s record. The mixed relay was a new event at the championships, adding to the challenge. Hunt praised her team’s professionalism and smooth changeovers. Read more racing coverage.
Abbie Donnelly secured a bronze medal in the women’s marathon, overcoming a shoe mix-up with help from her boyfriend. The British women’s team also won gold in the team event, while Amanal Petros of Germany won the men’s marathon. Related: Hunt and Asher-Smith Lead British Relay Success at European Championships.
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British sprinter Amy Hunt makes history by winning four gold medals at the European Championships. Amy Hunt became the first athlete to win four gold medals at a single European Championships, achieving a historic quadruple. Hunt anchored the British mixed 4x100m relay team to victory, setting a European record. Her teammates included Jeremiah Azu, Dina Asher-Smith, and Zharnel Hughes.
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Runner World published this brief on August 16, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated August 16, 2026.
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