Great Britain and Northern Ireland delivered a sensational finale at Birmingham 2026 on Sunday, capturing gold in the inaugural mixed relay 4x100m with a blistering European record time of 39.97 seconds. The star-studded lineup – featuring men’s 100m silver medallist Jeremiah Azu, women’s 200m bronze medallist Dina Asher-Smith, men’s 200m silver medallist Zharnel Hughes, and multi-gold champion Amy Hunt became the first European quartet in history to break the 40-second barrier, placing them second only to Jamaica on the world all-time list.
Germany pushed the British squad to the limit, drawing level when Gina Lückenkemper collected the baton for the final leg. However, facing the irresistible closing speed of anchor Amy Hunt, Germany settled for silver in 40.11, while Spain claimed bronze in 40.42.
The victory was packed with historic milestones. Amy Hunt clinched a remarkable fourth gold medal of the championships becoming the first athlete ever to achieve the feat at a single European Athletics Championships. Meanwhile, Dina Asher-Smith secured her eleventh career European medal (eighth gold), cementing her status as the most decorated athlete in European Athletics Championships history. Reflecting on the triumph, Hunt likened the experience to a thrilling roller coaster ride, while Azu praised the team’s sprint domination and the honour of running alongside such inspiring teammates.