Amy Hunt: British world medallist dreams big of triple gold at LA Olympics

An elated Amy Hunt after winning 200m silver medal in Tokyo

Amy Hunt: British world medallist dreams big of triple gold at LA Olympics

Funmilayo Fameso 13:55 - 17.10.2025

Following her brilliant outing at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, talented British sprinter Amy Hunt now dreams big of winning three gold medals at LA 2028 Olympics.

The world of women's sprinting is bracing for a new challenger as British standout Amy Hunt has revealed her ambitious plans, putting American stars like Sha'Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas on notice.

Hunt, a 23-year-old World Championship medalist, recently declared her intention to pursue a remarkable triple gold medal haul at the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Amy Hunt won 200m silver medal at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships

Speaking on the 'Untapped' podcast with Spencer Matthews, Hunt didn't mince words when asked about her Olympic aspirations. "The aim is to get three golds—the 100, 200, and relay," she stated confidently. "That would be really, really cool. Three goals. Very heavy neck, but that’s the plan."

Hunt's confidence is well-founded. She made a significant impact at the most recent World Championships in Tokyo, securing a silver medal in the 200m. In a thrilling finish, she outpaced Jamaican legend Shericka Jackson to claim second place, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the USA took gold. It was Hunt's first individual medal on the world stage, a moment she described with emotion.

"As soon as I saw my mum, I burst into tears," Hunt recalled. "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."

Amy Hunt (R) outpaced Shericka Jackson to claim the silver medal in the 200m final at the Tokyo World Championships. Image || Courtesy

Her personal bests are formidable: 11.02 seconds in the 100m, set at the 2025 UK Athletics Championships, and a blistering 22.08 seconds in the 200m, clocked during her silver-medal performance at the Tokyo World Championships.

Future Plans include a move to the 400m

While her immediate focus is on the shorter sprints, Hunt also has her eyes on the 400m in the long term. When asked about potentially moving up in distance, she confirmed it was part of her career strategy.

Amy Hunt

"I think everyone wonders if I’ll move up to the 400m. It’s something people are very eager for me to attempt," Hunt explained. "But that’s a step we’ll take eventually. Right now, we want to maximize what I can achieve in the 200 and 160 before moving on to longer distances."

She emphasized that her current priority is leveraging her natural speed while she is still young. "The 400m will always be there, but my current priority is to make the most of my raw speed," she added, noting the demanding schedule of competing in both the 100m and 200m at major championships.