GB's Hunt comes of age with European 100m gold
Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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"I have had such a string of silvers and I was starting to get a bit fed up with it, so I thought it was time for gold."
— Amy Hunt , Athlete
"I want it all and I'm someone who doesn't shy away from what she knows she can do."
— Amy Hunt , Athlete
"I just had such a magical feeling."
— Amy Hunt , Athlete
Key People
A British sprinter who finished second in the women's 100m.
Ben Jefferies is a member of the British mixed 4x400m relay team.
Charlotte Henrich is a member of the British mixed 4x400m relay team.
Marco Airale is Amy Hunt's coach based in Italy.
Myrte van der Schoot is a Dutch athlete who competed in the mixed 4x400m relay.
Toby Harries is a member of the British mixed 4x400m relay team.
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Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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