Amy Hunt of Britain triumphed in the women's 100m event at the European Athletics Championships held in Birmingham on Monday, marking a significant achievement in her athletic career. Hunt crossed the finish line with a time of 11.00 seconds, narrowly defeating Poland's Ewa Swoboda, who finished in 11.02 seconds. Belgium's Delphine Nkansa secured the bronze medal with a time of 11.06 seconds.
Following her victory, Hunt expressed her delight, stating, "I had to upgrade this time. I was getting fed up with silver," referring to her previous silver medal performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow just weeks earlier. This win is particularly meaningful for Hunt, who has been striving for gold after a series of commendable finishes.
In a race that was widely regarded as one of the most competitive events of the championships, Hunt's performance stood out. Geraldine di Tizio-Frey from Switzerland, known as the "world's fastest pharmacologist," finished fourth with a time of 11.07 seconds. Defending champion Dina Asher-Smith, also from Britain, finished in fifth place, highlighting the depth of talent in this year's field.
The women's 100m race was anticipated to be a closely contested event, and it did not disappoint. Hunt's current form has been impressive, especially after she broke the 11-second barrier for the first time earlier this year. Her recent performances, including a strong showing at the Commonwealth Games, have positioned her as a formidable competitor on the European stage.
At just 24 years old, Hunt has already made a name for herself in athletics. She was part of the British team that clinched gold in the European 4x100m relay in Rome in 2024 and later earned an Olympic silver medal in the same event in Paris. Additionally, she secured silver in the 200m at the Tokyo World Championships in 2025, showcasing her versatility and talent across multiple sprint distances.
Hunt holds the world record for the women’s under-18 200m, with a time of 22.42 seconds set in June 2019. A graduate of Cambridge University, she only began training full-time after completing her studies in 2023. Currently, she trains in Padua, Italy, under the guidance of coach Marco Airale. Her breakthrough at the Stockholm Diamond League meet earlier this year, where she first dipped under 11 seconds, has set the stage for her continued success.
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