Euro Champs Day 4 Recap: Hunt Completes Sprint Double, Čeh Dominates Discus
Day 4 of the Euro Champs saw several standout performances, including Amy Hunt's sprint double and Kristjan Čeh's dominance in the discus throw.
## English Secures Gold in Men's 800m In a tactical men's 800m, Mark English of Ireland emerged victorious, capturing the gold medal in 1:45.26. English's performance was a surprise to many, as he had been sitting comfortably behind Croatia's Marino Bloudek for much of the race. However, on the final turn, English moved out and passed Bloudek, securing the win. English was visibly emotional after the race, expressing relief at finally securing a gold medal after years of silver and bronze finishes. This victory marks a significant milestone for English, who last stood on the top of the podium at the Youth Olympics 16 years ago. ## Hunt Completes Sprint Double Amy Hunt of Great Britain continued her magical week, completing a sprint double in the women's 200m. Hunt lined up against Dina Asher-Smith, who had hoped for a better performance after finishing fourth in the 100m. However, Hunt's determination and speed proved too much for Asher-Smith, as she crossed the line in 22.19. Rhasidat Adeleke of Ireland secured the silver medal in a new national record time of 22.28, while Asher-Smith took bronze in 22.29. Hunt's victory marked a significant achievement for the British athlete, who has been in top form throughout the championships. ## Čeh Dominates Discus Throw The men's discus throw saw a dominant performance from Kristjan Čeh of Slovenia, who broke his own national record with a throw of 237-10 (72.51). Čeh's series of throws was impressive, with a personal best of 237-10 in the final round. Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania took silver, while Henrik Janssen of Germany secured bronze. Čeh's victory was a testament to his hard work and dedication, as he had been training to achieve such a level of performance. When asked about his victory, Čeh credited the competition and a perfect circle, stating that he was not surprised by his performance. ## Other Notable Performances Other notable performances on Day 4 included Angelica Moser's defense of her pole vault title, Gesa-Felicitas Krause's victory in the women's steeplechase, and Dariya Derkach's impressive triple jump performance. These athletes showcased their skills and determination, contributing to an exciting and competitive day of athletics at the Euro Champs.
