Rising British Sprint Star Amy Hunt on Mindset That Made Her Stun Shericka Jackson Infront of Jamaican Fans in Tokyo

British sprinter Amy Hunt has explained how she shocked the athletics world by finishing silver in the women’s 200 metres, outpacing defending champion Shericka Jackson in front of a raucous Jamaican crowd. 

The gold was claimed by Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who delivered a masterclass to clock 21.68 seconds and complete the rare 100m/200m double at the 2025 World Championships.

Hunt crossed the line in 22.14 seconds, with Jackson close behind in 22.18 seconds. Jefferson-Wooden’s victory reaffirmed her status as one of the sport’s elite performers. 

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Speaking during  a guest appearance on Spencer Matthews-Untapped YouTube Channel, Hunt explained the step-by-step situation of her journey to silver that historic night, an achievement that now makes her one of the most exciting prospects to watch for the future.

What made Hunt’s performance even more remarkable was the mental narrative she chose to embrace before, during, and after the race, with her good friend Marie Josee Ta Lou-Smith a catalyst for her performance

That mindset framed her attack. Positioned in lane five and largely overlooked by pundits and fans, Hunt knew she would have to make her mark early.

During the semifinals, she had run one of the faster times, but public expectation did not place her among medal favourites. Still, she carried a quiet confidence into the lane assignment and pre-race psyche, even amid an atmosphere that favored Jamaican icons and their sea of yellow in the stands.

She recalled the false start — an early miscue from another runner — as a pivotal psychological test, one she overcame by resetting instantly.

“You can’t dwell on it — you have to completely reset and do it all again.”

In the minutes before the race, Hunt admitted to running a soundtrack in her head to steady nerves and channel intensity. Her mantra was simple, raw, and single-minded:

“In my head there’s a lot of self-talk — swearing… Go out there and f***ing kill them.”

She acknowledged that some of her expressions would seem intense — especially if captured on broadcast — but it was precisely the aggression she needed. 

Once in the starting blocks, she stripped away distractions and focused entirely on execution: an explosive start, tension-free form, and then reliance on strength when others fatigued.

Her internal dialogue and mental reset under pressure define a maturity beyond her years — one forged in training and experience. In front of an unfriendly crowd and against formidable opponents, she executed her plan and overhauled Jackson in the final meters.

Meanwhile, Jefferson-Wooden’s gold performance elevated her campaign to legendary status. Her 21.68 time delivered not just a win, but a statement — one that places her among the rarefied few who have captured both sprint titles at Worlds. 

Jackson, the defending double world champion who had been struggling to overcome injuries, was overshadowed this time — first by Jefferson-Wooden’s sheer dominance and second by Hunt’s unrelenting resolve.

For Hunt, the silver stands as her first individual global medal, and one that signals she may truly belong among sprinting’s elite. Her message to future competitors is clear: belief, mental firepower, and fearless aggression can level barriers — even on the biggest stages.