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Sprinter Amy Hunt Inspires Girls: 'Be Academic Badass'

3/19/2026

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Amy Hunt, a 23-year-old British sprinter who studied at Cambridge, won silver in the 200m at the World Championships.
She urges girls to pursue academics and athletics, saying, "You can be an academic badass and a track goddess."
She is preparing for the World Indoor Championships in Poland and aims to break sprint records and race the 400m.
Despite online abuse, she remains focused and would compete even without pay.

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Story summary

Amy Hunt, a 23-year-old British sprinter who studied at Cambridge, won silver in the 200m at the World Championships.
She urges girls to pursue academics and athletics, saying, "You can be an academic badass and a track goddess."
She is preparing for the World Indoor Championships in Poland and aims to break sprint records and race the 400m.
Despite online abuse, she remains focused and would compete even without pay.