History for Hunt and Asher-Smith in golden finish for GB

Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith made history at the European Athletics Championships by securing a commanding gold in the mixed 4x100m relay. The quartet, including Jeremiah Azu and Zharnel Hughes, broke the European record with a time of 39.97 seconds to add to Asher-Smith's unprecedented fourth gold in Birmingham. Hunt, a world silver medallist, expressed her elation, stating, "Oh my gosh, I am over the moon... finishing it off with some of my best friends in the sport is incredible."

Asher-Smith, now with eight golds and 11 medals overall, became the most successful athlete in the competition's 92-year history. The British team extended their domination of the sprint events, with Hunter Bell claiming the women's 1500m gold, showcasing her remarkable return to form after a five-year hiatus. This victory marked her seventh international medal in two years, solidifying her status as a force to be reckoned with.

Despite Italy's narrowly missed gold in the men's 4x400m relay, Great Britain concluded the first European Athletics Championships hosted in the UK with a total of five medals, bringing their overall medal tally to 19. Long jumper Jazmin Sawyers, who returned from injury with a career-best 6.99 metres, secured the silver, setting the stage for a strong comeback season. Azu, Asher-Smith, Hughes, and Hunt's combined six golds out of a possible seven in sprint events further highlighted their prowess on the track.