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‘Champagne and a KFC’: how Hunt celebrated historic haul at European Championships

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‘Champagne and a KFC’: how Hunt celebrated historic haul at European Championships

British sprinter catapulted herself into the mainstream by winning four golds in Birmingham and celebrated her final golden night in style Long before Amy Hunt catapulted herself into the mainstream by winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Championships, she was remarkably upfront about her ambitions.

There was no coyness.

No equivocation.

She wanted the quadruple in Birmingham.

And having talked a good game, she delivered.

She celebrated her final golden night in Birmingham with a glass of champagne and a KFC, as well as a 2am massage to ensure her legs would be fresh for her next race in Lausanne on Friday.

It meant going to bed at 4am.

But despite being on four hours sleep on Monday morning, she is sharp as a tack as she explains why being bold is good for her – and her sport.

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