Amy Hunt clocks season-best 22.16s at Diamond League Final in Brussels

Amy Hunt concluded an impressive season with a time of 22.16 seconds at the Diamond League Final in Brussels, Belgium, a performance just 0.08 seconds shy of her personal best. The British 200m sprinter finished third at the King Baudouin Stadium, behind Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (21.79s) and Kayla White of the USA (22.00s). The result secured Hunt's season's best (SB) while maintaining her remarkable form following the European Championships in Birmingham, where she won four gold medals. "I'm really, really proud of that one," Hunt shared after the race. "The bend was probably one of the best bends I've ever done." However, Hunt also admitted feeling fatigue in the final 20 meters due to her packed schedule throughout the season. This highlights the physical challenges elite athletes face when competing continuously across multiple events. Prior to Brussels, Hunt had an incredibly successful summer with four golds at the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham, establishing her place in world athletics. Her 22.16-second performance at the Diamond League Final once again demonstrated she is near her peak. Hunt's training approach focuses on long reps with minimal recovery, enabling her to maintain high competition density across different distances. During winter, she rests only 45 seconds between training sets—a method requiring exceptional endurance and perseverance. Hunt's 22.16-second time in Brussels places her third in the 2026 world rankings for the 200m, behind only Alfred (21.79s) and White (22.00s). With just a 0.08-second gap from her personal best, many experts believe Hunt still has room to improve in upcoming competitions. Following the Diamond League Final, Hunt will continue competing in the 100m the following night before heading to the Ultimate Championships in Budapest on September 11. Her participation across multiple distances in a short timeframe demonstrates the remarkable physical resilience of this 22-year-old athlete. The 2026 Diamond League witnessed fierce competition in the women's 200m, with the rise of athletes from Saint Lucia and the USA. However, Hunt continues to prove she is one of Europe's leading sprinters with the ability to compete at every major championship. Hunt's performance in Brussels also strengthens Great Britain's position in the 2026 medal table. With continued competition in the 100m and the Ultimate Championships in Budapest, Hunt is demonstrating versatility and remarkable load-bearing capacity throughout a long season. Experts are closely monitoring Hunt's 100m performance tomorrow night, where she will face Olympic silver medalist Sha'Carri Richardson. Whether her 200m performance will affect her 100m form, or whether Hunt can maintain fitness to compete well in both disciplines, remains to be seen. With a packed schedule and impressive results, Amy Hunt is proving she is one of the world's leading female track athletes. Despite her young age, she has shown remarkable maturity in both tactical approach and competitive endurance.