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Georgia Hunter Bell aims for 800m double at LA28 Olympics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:44 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Georgia Hunter Bell aims for 800m double at LA28 Olympics

Summary

Georgia Hunter Bell will compete in the Zurich Diamond League 800m next Thursday. The race includes top competitors like Keely Hodgkinson and World champion Lilian Odira. After winning gold in the 1,500m at the European Championships, Bell expressed her ambition to achieve a medal double in both the 800m and 1,500m events. She intends to focus on her training and racing schedule to maximize her chances for success at the Beijing World Championships next year and the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

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•Bell won the 1,500m title at the European Championships.
•She plans to compete in the Zurich Diamond League 800m next week.
•Bell seeks to join the elite ranks of the sport in both the 800m and 1,500m.
•Next year, she aims to participate in the Beijing World Championships.
•Bell will adjust her racing schedule to reduce strain and focus on performance.

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12:44 PMYahoo Sports — How Georgia Hunter Bell plans to join ‘the big five’ and turn golden year into rare double

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INTERVIEW: After three major gold medals this year, Hunter Bell reveals her excitement to join the compelling 800m scene again and how she plans to follow in the footsteps of Kelly Holmes with an audacious double at LA28. By Jack Rathborn
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