Amy Hunt secures 200m gold, Mark English wins Ireland's first men's gold — image accompanying The Guardian Athletics's report. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Amy Hunt, after winning the 100m, claimed another gold in the 200m, despite health challenges. She nearly fainted during her 200m races this year. Hunt's victory in the 200m was hard-fought, edging out Dina Asher-Smith for the win.
Mark English made history by winning Ireland's first men's gold in the 800m. The 33-year-old doctor overtook Marino Bloudek in the final stretch. English expressed relief and joy at achieving a lifelong goal. Read more racing coverage.
The event also saw notable performances and incidents. Elise Thorner finished fifth in the 3,000m steeplechase, while Lea Meyer fell in the water jump, finishing fourth. The men's decathlon saw Leo Neugebauer win, despite collapsing at the finish line. Related: English secures historic 800m gold for Ireland at European Championships.
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Amy Hunt wins 200m gold, overcoming health issues, while Mark English secures Ireland's first men's gold in 800m. Amy Hunt, after winning the 100m, claimed another gold in the 200m, despite health challenges. She nearly fainted during her 200m races this year. Hunt's victory in the 200m was hard-fought, edging out Dina Asher-Smith for the win.
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Runner World published this brief on August 13, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated August 13, 2026.
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