Amy Hunt Wins 4th Gold as GB Makes European Track History

Amy Hunt held up four fingers to the roaring Birmingham crowd after anchoring Great Britain to a historic fourth gold medal in the mixed 4x100m relay. The 24-year-old sprint sensation completed an unprecedented sweep of the 100m, 200m, women's 4x100m, and mixed relay titles in just seven days.

Hunt's relay team clocked a European record 39.97 seconds, with teammate Dina Asher-Smith claiming her eighth European Championship gold. The 30-year-old is now the most successful athlete in the competition's 92-year history with 11 total medals spanning a decade of excellence.

"Oh my gosh, I am over the moon," Hunt told BBC Sport. "To finish it off with some of my best friends in the sport is incredible."

The relay victory capped an extraordinary final day that saw Georgia Hunter Bell claim commanding 1500m gold. The 32-year-old expertly controlled the race before bursting clear to add European glory to her world indoor and Commonwealth titles from earlier this year.

Hunter Bell's win represents one of athletics' most inspiring comeback stories. She quit the sport for five years after promising junior career was derailed by overtraining injuries, only to return and claim seven international medals in the past two years.

Why This Inspires

Hunt entered the championships boldly declaring her intention to be "iconic" by winning all four sprint events. Rather than crumble under mounting pressure with each successive race, the Cambridge University graduate rose to every challenge in front of her home crowd.

Her teammate Zharnel Hughes earned his sixth European gold, surpassing Mo Farah as Great Britain's most successful male athlete at the championships. Matthew Hudson-Smith claimed his ninth career medal, becoming the most decorated man in championship history across all nations.

Great Britain finished with nine golds and 19 total medals. The team dominated sprint events, winning six of seven possible gold medals and breaking records along the way.

The championships marked the first time the European Athletics Championships were hosted in Great Britain. Sell-out crowds filled Birmingham's Alexander Stadium each night, creating an electric atmosphere that propelled British athletes to performances many will remember for years.

Hunt's four golds came within 76 minutes on the final day alone, showcasing not just speed but remarkable stamina and mental toughness. At 24, with a growing medal collection and fresh records to her name, she's only just getting started.