{
  "id": 1195221,
  "title": "Asher-Smith equals European medal record,Hunt completes golden treble",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/asher-smith-equals-european-medal-record-hunt-completes-golden-treble-1195221",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T04:22:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/asher-smith-equals-european-medal-record-hunt-completes-golden-treble/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The gold was Asher-Smith's seventh European title and, coupled with two silver medals and a bronze",
  "key_points": [
    "Dina Asher-Smith breaks European medal record with 7th title",
    "Amy Hunt secures third gold, aims for four-gold feat",
    "British quartet wins flawless 4x100m relay gold"
  ],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}