Georgia Hunter Bell smiles while unfurling an England flag. Image accompanying BBC Sport Athletics’ report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Hunter Bell won the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow, setting a time of one minute 59.51 seconds. She aims for a gold sweep this year.
The 32-year-old athlete, who also won the 1500m world indoor title earlier this year, will compete in the European Championships and the Ultimate Championships. Read more racing coverage.
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Hunter Bell won the 800m Commonwealth Games title and plans to compete in upcoming European and Ultimate Championships. Hunter Bell won the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow, setting a time of one minute 59.51 seconds. She aims for a gold sweep this year.
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Runner World published this brief on July 31, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated July 31, 2026.
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