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European Athletics Championships: Amy Hunt makes history with four gold medals
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European Athletics Championships: Amy Hunt makes history with four gold medals

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Amy Hunt made history at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham by becoming the first athlete to win four gold medals in a single event.
  • She secured her fourth gold medal as part of Great Britain's mixed 4x100m relay team.
  • Hunt had previously won gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and women's 4x100m relay, completing a unique quadruple.

Amy Hunt has etched her name in the history books at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, achieving an unprecedented feat by becoming the first athlete ever to win four gold medals at the same championship.

The British sprinter completed her remarkable achievement by anchoring the Great Britain mixed 4x100m relay team to victory. She ran the final leg, bringing her team across the finish line first, alongside teammates Jeremiah Azu, Dina Asher-Smith, and Zharnel Hughes.

This historic win followed her earlier gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and the women's 4x100m relay. Hunt's performance marks a unique 'quadruple' of titles secured in Birmingham.

Adding to the historic day, the British team also claimed gold in the mixed relay with a European record, further solidifying their place in the event's annals. The championships also saw Emmanouil Karalis win a silver medal in the pole vault.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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