Amy Hunt stormed to a stunning silver medal in the 200m at the World Championships, delivering a fearless performance that saw her move from sixth to second in the final stretch. The 23-year-old Cambridge University graduate clocked 22.14 seconds, trailing only American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who won gold in 21.68.
Hunt's journey to the podium has been anything but straightforward. She suffered a severe quadriceps rupture that required surgery and left her unable to shower without assistance. She also battled mental health struggles and imposter syndrome during her time at Cambridge, where she considered dropping out each year. 'I really have that radical utter insane belief in myself,' she said, crediting her family for their support.
On the start line, Hunt's mantra was 'no fear'. She powered past Dina Asher-Smith and Shericka Jackson in the final 50 metres, embracing the challenge despite being the underdog. 'Maybe I'm never going to be the underdog again after getting a medal. But I was just like: It's time to go hunting,' she said.
Hunt, who broke the world under-18 record six years ago, graduated from Cambridge in June 2023 before moving to Italy to train under Marco Airale. She hopes her achievement inspires others to pursue multiple passions. 'You can be an academic badass and a track goddess,' she insisted. 'I'm showing that you can do everything, and anything, you set your mind to.'
