Hunter Bell aims for medal sweep following 800m gold in Glasgow
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Georgia Hunter Bell secured the 800m gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 31, clocking a time of 1:59.51. Her victory adds to her earlier 1500m world indoor title won this year. Bell, who previously took bronze at the Paris Olympics and silver at last year's World Championships, will compete in the 1500m at the upcoming European Championships. Despite the absence of training partner Keely Hodgkinson, who is taking a break, Bell capitalized on her opportunity and set the pace throughout the race. She expressed pride in winning her first outdoor title, noting the significance of each medal in her career.
- •Hunter Bell won the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.
- •She registered a time of 1:59.51 to secure gold.
- •This victory follows her 1500m world indoor title earlier this year.
- •Bell will compete in the 1500m at the European Championships next month.
- •Keely Hodgkinson's absence allowed Bell to dominate the race.
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after Glasgow gold
- 9:41 PMBBC Sport — Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after 800m gold in Glasgow
"England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.
"England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:43 PMHunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after Glasgow gold
England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.
- BBC SportJul 31, 2026, 9:41 PMHunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after 800m gold in Glasgow
England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.
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