In a stunning display of speed and teamwork, Amy Hunt has secured her third gold medal in a single European Championships edition, leaving the competition in awe.
Hunt, who has been on a roll this week, completed a sprint double in the 100m and 200m events before joining forces with Dina Asher-Smith, Success Eduan, and Imani-Lara Lansiquot to storm to 4x100m gold at the Alexander Stadium in 42.05 seconds.
The quartet's blistering performance, which saw them claim the fastest time in Europe this season, has cemented their position as a force to be reckoned with. Meanwhile, Asher-Smith has now won ten medals since her debut in Amsterdam ten years ago, tying her with Polish sprinter Irena Szewińska for the most decorated athlete at European level.
Asher-Smith's impressive record includes seven gold medals, a joint record with Croatian discus thrower Sandra Elkasevic and Norway's middle-distance superstar Jakob Ingebrigtsen. When asked about her achievement, Asher-Smith humbly said, "It's just an honour to be in the position to win these medals. It's a privilege to do this and be part of this team."
The British quartet's impressive display of speed and technique has not gone unnoticed, with many praising their ability to work together seamlessly. As Hunt put it, "They start it, we like to finish the show." The team's camaraderie and dedication to each other have been a key factor in their success.
The men's 4x100m relay team, consisting of Jeremiah Azu, Louis Hinchcliffe, Zharnel Hughes, and Romell Glave, also made a strong impression, winning their fifth gold medal in the last six championships. Glave, who powered down the anchor leg, said, "We knew we could deliver. This team is incredible."
The two British relay teams are set to combine forces for Sunday's mixed event, where they will face off against other top contenders. If they can repeat their magic, they'll be tough to stop.
Source: Yahoo Sports