The British athlete stormed to victory in 22.19 seconds (+0.7) to add the longer sprint title to the 100m gold she had already secured earlier in the championships.
Rhasidat Adeleke of Ireland produced a strong performance to take silver in 22.28 seconds, breaking the Irish national record in the process. Fellow Briton Dina Asher-Smith claimed bronze in 22.29 seconds, completing a remarkable podium for the host nation and their neighbours.
Hunt’s victory marks a significant achievement in her career, confirming her status as one of Europe’s leading sprinters. The double underlines her consistency and speed across both the 100m and 200m distances on the biggest continental stage.
The result adds further success for British athletics at the championships in Birmingham, with Hunt leading a strong showing in the women’s sprints. Adeleke’s record-breaking run also highlighted the rising depth of competition across the continent.