History for Hunt and Asher-Smith in golden finish for GB
Great Britain achieved a historic performance at the European Athletics Championships, led by Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith in the mixed 4x100m relay. Despite a strong showing and multiple gold medals, the team finished second in the overall medal table behind Italy.
Why it matters
The event highlights the current competitive landscape of European athletics and the individual achievements of British athletes on the international stage.
Figure caption, Hunts wins fourth gold as Great Britain storm to mixed 4x100m relay victory
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith made history and Georgia Hunter Bell claimed a commanding 1500m gold in a spectacular finish for Great Britain at the European Championships.
Sprint sensation Hunt held up four fingers to the camera after holding off Germany's challenge on the home straight of the mixed 4x100m relay as another sell-out crowd roared the 24-year-old on to an unprecedented fourth gold of the week.
The world silver medallist completed victory for the quartet in a European record 39.97 seconds to add to her triumphs in the 100m, 200m and women's 4x100m in Birmingham.
With her eighth gold and 11th medal overall, Asher-Smith is unparalleled as the most successful athlete in the competition's 92-year history, with a team also featuring Jeremiah Azu and Zharnel Hughes extending the hosts' domination of the sprint events.
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