Hunt advances to European Athletics 100m final as GB squad faces mixed fortunes in Birmingham
Great Britain’s Amy Hunt has secured a place in the women’s 100m final at the European Athletics Championships, while fellow sprinters Daryll Neita and Imani-Lara Lansiquot failed to advance. Dina Asher-Smith remains pending as results are finalised.
Great Britain’s Amy Hunt has successfully advanced to the women’s 100m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, marking a significant result for the British squad on the opening day of the evening session. Hunt’s progression comes as a boost for the team, who are looking to capitalise on the five gold medals available during the night’s programme.
However, the sprint results were not uniformly positive for the British contingent. Fellow Britons Daryll Neita and Imani-Lara Lansiquot failed to progress from their respective heats, missing out on a spot in the final. The outcome leaves Dina Asher-Smith in a state of suspense, with her progression to the final currently awaiting the finalisation of results.
Beyond the track events, the evening session features the men’s shot put final, where Great Britain’s Scott Lincoln is set to compete. The field events provide another avenue for potential medals as the championships continue in Birmingham, with the British team aiming to build on their previous performance.
In the men’s 5,000m final, Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen makes a notable return to competition. The Norwegian athlete is competing after being sidelined for nearly a year due to injury, adding a layer of narrative significance to the race as he seeks to regain his competitive form.
The schedule also highlights the mixed 4x400m relay, which is the first of six relays scheduled for the week. Great Britain is positioned as one of the favourites to claim gold in this event, which is set to take place at 21:41 BST. The team’s standing is bolstered by their performance at the previous championships, where they finished third in the 2024 medal table, behind Italy and France.
Live coverage of the European Athletics Championships is available on BBC Two for viewers in the UK, allowing audiences to follow the developments across the five finals on offer. The evening’s events underscore the competitive depth of the championships, with British athletes navigating both successes and setbacks as they pursue podium finishes.
