Asher-Smith equals European medal record,Hunt completes golden treble
The gold was Asher-Smith's seventh European title and, coupled with two silver medals and a bronze
Dina Asher-Smith etched her name in European Championship history by breaking the record for the most medals won at the continental championships. The British quartet of Amy Hunt, Asher-Smith, Success Eduan, and Imani Lansiquot delivered a flawless performance in Birmingham, clocking 42.05 seconds to secure the women's 4x100m relay gold.
This triumph marked Asher-Smith's seventh European title, tying her with Polish sprint legend Irena Szewinska for the highest tally of European medals. Hunt praised her teammate, saying, "She is the most decorated European athlete in history." The victory marked Hunt's third gold medal of the championships, propelling her closer to history as she competes in the mixed 4x100m relay on Sunday, aiming to become the first athlete to win four golds in a single edition of the championships.
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