Amy Hunt Claims Second in Diamond League 100m Final

British sprinter Amy Hunt has declared she is “on the up” after securing a second-place finish in the 100m at the Diamond League final in Brussels. The 24-year-old clocked 11.06 seconds, trailing only Jamaica’s Tina Clayton, who won the race in 10.93 seconds.

Hunt’s performance in Brussels proved significant as she finished ahead of American Olympic silver medallist Sha’Carri Richardson, who took third place in 11.07 seconds. This result follows a third-place finish in the 200m just one day earlier. Reflecting on her competitive mindset, Hunt stated, “I am 24 and on the up and up and up. I am not afraid of the other girls.” She added that she maintains deep respect for her competitors, describing them as “absolute icons,” but noted she thrives on the challenge of going head-to-head with them.

This report draws on information published by BBC.

This podium success continues a strong late-season run for Hunt, who claimed four gold medals at the European Championships in Birmingham last month. She is now preparing for the inaugural Ultimate Championships event in Budapest, scheduled to begin on 11 September, where she plans to compete in both the 100m and 200m.

Elsewhere in the Brussels finals, fellow Briton Georgia Hunter Bell finished fourth in the 1500m. Hunter Bell, who has enjoyed a prolific season with three international titles, cited the physical toll of a long season—having competed in 19 races this year—as a factor in her performance. Meanwhile, Switzerland’s Audrey Werro claimed victory in the 800m with a time of 1:54.75, narrowly defeating Dutch athlete Femke Broeders-Bol.