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Amy Hunt ‘not scared’ of newfound fame but will ask fellow Team GB star Keely Hodgkinson for advice on global stardom By Becky Hart React to this story Amy Hunt won an unprecedented four gold medals at the 2026 European Athletics Championships, the first athlete in history to do so. The British star has revealed how she celebrated - and what is next. Hunt won the sprint double in the 100m and 200m, before going on to claim relay gold in the women's 4x100m and 4x100m mixed event. She had made no secret of her desire to do the quadruple, backing up her ambitious target in style as she anchored the mixed relay home in Birmingham. Hunt’s exploits have made her a household name in Great Britain and left her dealing with an influx of interest on social media. The sprinter was quick to name check who she might need advice from to handle her newfound fame. ”I am probably going to give Keely Hodgkinson a little text to see how she manages it, but it’s definitely not something I shy away from,” Hunt told the Guardian. ”I’m not scared of it at all. It’s a privilege to be famous as a track person. But it’s also quite lucky for me that I have such a secluded set-up.” The 24-year-old admitted that her post-race celebrations on Sunday included Champagne and fried chicken, along with a 4am bedtime. Ever the professional, she also had a massage to ensure her legs were ready to race again later this week. There will be plenty of attention on the British star when she takes to the track in Lausanne in the latest Diamond League meeting on Friday, especially given how vocal Hunt is in citing her ambitions and targets. ”Sometimes people are a bit afraid of voicing their ambitions,” she added. ”But life is short. Why not be ambitious? We’re all thinking these things, so why not just say them out loud? ”People are attracted to that no-facade, full-confidence, full-throttle way of speaking. It’s something we have in other sports. If you’re going into a Wimbledon final, it’s obviously clear that you want to win. - Great Britain win 4x100m relay as Dina Asher-Smith makes history - Werro pips Hodgkinson to women's 800m gold as Briton settles for silver ”In the sprints, you have to be so utterly confident on that start line. It’s like nothing else on this planet. I’m trying to get from A to B as fast as humanly possible, and it’s so simple yet complex. ”I have to be so utterly convinced of myself, my own power, my own strength, my own speed, and my own methodology, in a sense, to be able to make that all kind of come together as one. ”Because it is such a mental game. And just having that edge of confidence of 1 or 2% matters.” Hodgkinson’s exploits alongside those of Josh Kerr - who broke the world record in the mile earlier this summer - have rejuvenated interest in athletics. And Hunt’s own winning runs have only added to the appeal. ”I think it just speaks to the resurgence and reignition of track and field in 2026,” she said. ”It’s been amazing to see the public fall back in love with us, and be in people’s minds and hearts. ”We’ve seen from these champs that the public really love track and field. "Athletics is coming back with a bit of swagger.” Add TNT Sports as a preferred source here to enjoy more content like this. The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is HBO Max, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes live sport and entertainment in one destination. Related Topics