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Updated Monday 24 August 2026

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Dina Asher-Smith targets Olympic gold after record European Championships

Dina Asher-Smith became the most decorated European Championships athlete ever and now aims for Olympic gold in Los Angeles, while Amy Hunt made history with four golds.

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Channels reported that British sprinter Amy Hunt won the women's 200m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, adding to her 100m title from earlier in the week. She is scheduled to compete in the women's and mixed 4x100m relay events and has said she aims to win four golds. Both channels quoted her expressing confidence and excitement. ITV also reported on her distinctive nails and her planned celebration. BBC noted her earlier success as a junior athlete.

Key Claims by Channel

Claim
Reported by all 2 channels
Amy Hunt won the women's 200m at the European Athletics Championships. Reported by BBC One Reported by ITV
Amy Hunt had previously won the 100m title at the same championships. Reported by BBC One Reported by ITV
Amy Hunt is scheduled to compete in the women's and mixed 4x100m relay events. Reported by BBC One Reported by ITV
Amy Hunt aims to win four golds in total. Reported by BBC One Reported by ITV
Only on one channel
Amy Hunt said she had a premonition before the 200m that it would be her night. Reported by BBC One Not reported by ITV
Amy Hunt described feeling euphoric and on cloud nine after the win. Not reported by BBC One Reported by ITV
Amy Hunt said her nails are part of her routine as a female sprinter, with a Birmingham theme this year. Not reported by BBC One Reported by ITV
Amy Hunt said she might celebrate with Nando's and champagne on Sunday. Not reported by BBC One Reported by ITV
Amy Hunt became under-17 English schools champion nine years ago. Reported by BBC One Not reported by ITV

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Timeline

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Date Channel 5 BBC News BBC One BBC Two Channel 4 GB News ITV Sky News
Monday 24 August 2026 5m 29s 15.6% ———————
Monday 17 August 2026 —— 2m 19s 2.3% ——— 2m 27s 2.9% —
Friday 14 August 2026 —— 2m 10s 7.4% ——— 1m 54s 2.3% —