Amy Hunt claims silver in women's 200m as Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins sprint double at World Athletics Championships - 'not stopped smiling'
Updated 19/09/2025 at 15:28 GMT+1
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Amy Hunt could not hide her sheer delight after claiming a stunning second-place finish in the women's 200m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. It is an incredible achievement for Hunt, who has enjoyed a stellar year so far. She managed to pip Jamaica's Shericka Jackson to the silver medal, while Dina Asher-Smith finished fifth in a time of 22.43.
'A total look of disbelief' - Hunt takes shock silver in 200m final behind Jefferson-Wooden
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Amy Hunt secured a brilliant silver medal in the World Athletics Championships 200m final, as Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claimed a fantastic sprint double.
Jefferson-Wooden romped her way to victory in 21.69 seconds, in what was the fastest time this year.
The American's success follows on from her win in the 100m, while Hunt’s expression of sheer disbelief was clear to see after crossing the line in 22.14 seconds.
Hunt managed to overtake reigning world champion Shericka Jackson, who finished third in 22.18 seconds.
This was a landmark result for Hunt - her first individual podium on the world stage.
She stormed her way to prominence last year after being part of Team GB's silver medal winning 4x100m relay team at Paris 2024.
"I have not stopped smiling or crying! As soon as I saw my mum, I burst into tears," she told the BBC.
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"I knew I could do it - as long as I put in a good turn and was with them off the bend. I am so proud of myself.
"Moments before the race, I just thought of my Grandad. I knew he was watching over me, I knew he was going to guide me. I have a tattoo of his name on my arm.
"I just beat some amazing girls and I can't believe it. I am showing you can do anything. If you set your mind to it, you can be the best anything.
"Maybe some karaoke tonight!"
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Meanwhile, it was a case of what might have been for Dina Asher-Smith following her fifth-place finish, and she also offered her congratulations to Hunt.
"I am a bit disappointed in my race. I could have done better with executing, and I have to go away and work on that. Amy [Hunt] did incredibly. Bless her," said Asher-Smith.
"I am really disappointed. All I can do is work and get better. I didn't put the best race together for myself.
"Coming into this, I felt so good, and I'm excited to go away, do a little world tour and scope out where I'm going to be basing myself.
"Overall, I am very happy. I wish I could have executed that better, but it is what it is."
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