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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rachel Steinberg

Rising star Amy Hunt reveals why she turned down Peaky Blinders premiere

  • Sprinting sensation Amy Hunt, a 23-year-old Cambridge student, earned world 200 metres silver last year, balancing elite sport with her academic pursuits.
  • Despite her rising fame and invites to Peaky Blinders film premiere and London Fashion Week, Hunt dedicates time to assist prospective Oxbridge student-athletes, particularly girls, through the often-mysterious application process.
  • She advocates for more athletes to consider UK universities over US ones, believing it can be a better long-term decision for their athletic careers.
  • Hunt offers practical advice, sharing her own experiences and tips, and hopes to establish a more formal programme to support aspiring student-athletes.
  • Beyond her academic and mentoring efforts, Hunt remains primarily driven by her love for racing and winning medals, rather than financial incentives.

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British sprint star Amy Hunt on red carpets, racing Keely Hodgkinson, and the path to becoming ‘one of the greats’

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