Amy Hunt is preparing to compete extensively at the upcoming European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, aiming to add to her growing collection of medals across major international events. The 24-year-old sprinter, who has secured podium finishes at the Olympic, World, Commonwealth, and European levels, recently claimed a silver medal in the 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, despite challenging weather conditions.

Hunt’s performance in Glasgow, where she ran 10.98 seconds in heavy rain, was notable not only for the time but also for her resilience, competing with her hands in waterlogged starting blocks. This achievement underscores her versatility and determination, qualities she hopes will carry her through a busy schedule at Alexander Stadium. She is set to compete in the 100m, 200m, the women’s 4x100m relay, and the newly introduced mixed 4x100m event.

The European Championships represent a key focus for Hunt this season, particularly as it marks the first time the event is held in the United Kingdom. Speaking ahead of the competition, she expressed a deep drive to continually expand her medal tally, rejecting the notion of settling for a limited record. Hunt highlighted the disparity in media coverage between athletics and sports like basketball or football, noting that athletes rarely receive the same level of public visibility. However, she hopes that her demanding schedule will increase her profile during the championships.

Hunt holds the fastest recorded 200m time for an under-18 athlete and won her World Championship silver medal in the 200m in Tokyo last year. This season has seen her excel not only in the longer sprint but also over 100m, where she has broken the 11-second barrier multiple times for the first time in her career.

Despite her recent successes, Hunt describes herself as somewhat of a "dark horse" in championships, cautioning against underestimating her potential. She remains motivated by goals set at the start of the year and is encouraged by her performances leading up to Birmingham. Hunt’s commitment to competing in multiple events underscores her ambition to leave a significant mark on the sport throughout the European Athletics Championships and beyond.