Amy Hunt secured her third gold medal of the Birmingham 2026 Commonwealth Games as Great Britain's women's 4x100m relay team stormed to victory, completing a relay double for the host nation. The men's team had earlier triumphed in their final, setting the stage for a memorable night at the Alexander Stadium.
Hunt's hat-trick and relay glory
Hunt, who had already won individual sprint golds, anchored the women's team to a dominant win, crossing the line in a season's best time. The victory added to her impressive haul and underlined her status as one of the standout athletes of the Games.
Great Britain's men's 4x100m team had set the tone earlier, taking gold in a tightly contested final. Their performance, combined with the women's success, gave the host nation a clean sweep of the relay events.
Dominant display on home soil
The women's quartet, featuring Hunt alongside her teammates, delivered a flawless performance, with smooth baton changes and explosive speed on the anchor leg. The crowd at the Alexander Stadium roared them home as they finished ahead of the chasing pack.
According to team officials, the double relay triumph was a result of meticulous preparation and the depth of sprinting talent in the British squad. The success continued a remarkable Games for the athletics team, which has exceeded expectations.
Impact and legacy
The relay double not only boosted Great Britain's medal tally but also provided a significant morale boost for the home crowd. With the Games still ongoing, the athletics team's performances have become a highlight of Birmingham 2026.
Amy Hunt's third gold cements her legacy as one of the most successful athletes of the Games, and her performances are set to inspire a new generation of sprinters. The relay victories also highlighted the strength of British sprinting on the international stage.
