Hunt Wins Second Gold in Women's 200m at European Championships

Amy Hunt secured her second gold medal of the European Athletics Championships, winning the women's 200m final in Birmingham on Thursday night, August 13, 2026. The British sprinter finished in 22.19 seconds, ahead of Ireland's Rhasidat Adeleke, who took silver in a national record of 22.28, and her compatriot Dina Asher-Smith, who claimed bronze in 22.29.

Hunt, who had already won the 100m title earlier in the week, controlled the race after a strong start from Asher-Smith. She maintained her lead down the straight to claim victory. The win puts Hunt halfway to her stated goal of winning four gold medals at a single European Championships, a feat unprecedented for a British athlete. She is also set to compete in the women's and mixed 4x100m relays before the event concludes on Sunday.

"I am thinking of my coach. I am just thinking of him and not making the mistake of getting caught up in other people's battles," Hunt said. She added that she would not celebrate yet, stating, "No celebrations and no champagne until Sunday night. I have got a debt to the ladies. We have got to come out here and make sure we show them who the best sprinting nation is in Europe."