Diamond League: Amy Hunt pipped to first place in Lausanne 200m event
British sprinter Amy Hunt finished second in the women's 200m at the Diamond League in Lausanne. This performance follows her historic four-gold-medal haul at the European Championships.
Why it matters
Hunt is emerging as a significant talent in international athletics, demonstrating consistency at the highest level of competition.
Figure caption, GB's Hunt finishes second in Diamond League 200m event
Amy Hunt followed up her extraordinary week at the European Championships with a second-place finish in the women's 200m at the Diamond League in Lausanne.
The Briton crossed the finish line in 22.32 seconds, edging Nigerian Favour Ofili in a photo finish.
American Kayla White won the race in 22.18 as former world champion Shericka Jackson pulled up on the bend with a leg injury and two-time Diamond League champion Brittany Brown did not start.
Hunt travelled to Switzerland on the back of winning four gold medals at the European Championships in Birmingham last week.
She took gold in the 100m, 200m, women's 4x100m relay and mixed 4x100m relay - becoming the first athlete to win four gold medals in a single edition of the European Championships.
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