British sprinter Amy Hunt secured her third gold medal of the European Championships on Saturday, as both the men's and women's 4x100m relay teams triumphed. Hunt, who received the baton from Dina Asher-Smith, anchored the women's team to a decisive victory.
The women's quartet, also featuring Success Eduan and Imani Lansiquot, finished the race in 42.05 seconds, a commanding 1.07 seconds ahead of second-placed Switzerland. Hunt recorded the fastest split among the four British women, running her leg in 10.10 seconds.
Hunt is now in contention for a historic fourth gold medal in the mixed 4x100m relay on Sunday. The 24-year-old has had a successful championship, building on previous achievements, though the article notes that global sprinting competition differs from the European stage.
Earlier in the evening, the men's 4x100m relay team also secured gold. The team, consisting of Jeremiah Azu, Louis Hinchliffe, Zharnel Hughes, and Romell Glave, finished in 38.45 seconds, ahead of Germany and Belgium.
Despite a slightly slower start in the men's race, with Azu trailing Italy initially, strong performances from Hinchliffe and Hughes, who ran the third leg, built a lead that Glave protected to the finish line. Hughes is the reigning 200m silver medalist.
In other track events, Jake Heyward finished fourth in the 1500m final after leading for much of the final lap, being overtaken in the closing stages by Stefan Nillessen of the Netherlands, Samuel Pihlstrom of Sweden, and Andrew Coscoran of Ireland. Heyward's performance is notable given his recent return to racing after a two-year absence due to Achilles tendon surgeries. He competed without a shoe deal or a full-time coach.
Hunt expressed pride in her teammates, highlighting their diverse backgrounds, including Eduan's upcoming midwifery qualification and Lansiquot's playwriting. She noted the strength of the British relay camps and the teams' ability to deliver a "masterclass."