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History for Hunt and Asher-Smith as GB win relay gold

History for Hunt and Asher-Smith as GB win relay gold

Summary

Great Britain won the mixed 4x100m relay at the European Championships with a new European record time, led by Amy Hunt, who earned her fourth gold medal of the week. Dina Asher-Smith won her seventh gold, making her the most successful athlete in the competition’s history, while Georgia Hunter Bell won gold in the women’s 1500m race.

Key Facts

  • Great Britain set a European record of 39.97 seconds in the mixed 4x100m relay.
  • Amy Hunt won her fourth gold medal this week in sprint events.
  • Dina Asher-Smith has now won seven gold medals at European Championships, the most ever.
  • Georgia Hunter Bell won the women’s 1500m gold, adding to her recent international successes.
  • Great Britain currently leads the medal table with nine gold medals and 16 total medals.
  • The sprint team included Jeremiah Azu and Zharnel Hughes, who both contributed to multiple gold medals.
  • The mixed 4x100m relay was held for the first time at this event.
  • The competition took place in Birmingham with enthusiastic home crowd support.
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