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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Paul Eddison

The unique feat achieved by Amy Hunt after winning 200m silver medal

Amy Hunt silver
  • Amy Hunt secured a silver medal in the women's 200m at the World Athletics Championships, marking her debut in a global final.
  • The 23-year-old achieved this feat after graduating from Cambridge University with a 2:1 in English literature.
  • Her success follows a significant setback, including a devastating ruptured quadricep tendon that required surgical repair.
  • Hunt, who moved to Italy two years ago to train, expressed her belief that she is unique in holding both a world medal and a Cambridge degree.
  • She hopes her journey demonstrates that young women can excel academically and athletically, inspiring others not to compromise on education.

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‘Pretty lit’: Amy Hunt shocks the world with stunning 200m silver

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