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Amy Hunt Leads Record-Breaking 4x100 Relay Sweep

8/17/2026

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Summary

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Amy Hunt captured her fourth gold in the mixed 4 × 100 m relay at the European Championships in Birmingham, completing a sweep of four titles.
Jeremiah Azu, Dina Asher-Smith, Zharnel Hughes and Hunt set a record of 39.97 seconds, beating Germany’s 40.11.
Hunt said low blood pressure caused near-fainting after races, prompting daily monitoring with electrolytes, cold towels and active recovery while she targets 2028 Olympic gold.

History

Historical Context

In 1990, the British women’s 4 × 100 m relay won gold at the European Championships in Split, featuring Simmone Jacobs, Kathy Cook and Bev Kinch. The 2024 Birmingham squad, led by rising star Amy Hunt and veteran Dina Asher-Smith, continued that legacy, culminating in Hunt’s unprecedented four gold medals at the 2026 European Championships.

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Story summary

Amy Hunt captured her fourth gold in the mixed 4 × 100 m relay at the European Championships in Birmingham, completing a sweep of four titles.
Jeremiah Azu, Dina Asher-Smith, Zharnel Hughes and Hunt set a record of 39.97 seconds, beating Germany’s 40.11.
Hunt said low blood pressure caused near-fainting after races, prompting daily monitoring with electrolytes, cold towels and active recovery while she targets 2028 Olympic gold.

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