Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after 800m gold in Glasgow
Georgia Hunter Bell won 800m gold for England at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and is targeting a four-gold season in 2026. The victory is significant as it is her first outdoor title, adding to her 1500m world indoor gold and underlining her emergence as a leading middle-distance runner later in her career.
The 32-year-old won in 1:59.51, breaking clear with 200m remaining to finish more than a second ahead of the field. Bell, who returned to athletics after a five-year break, will compete in the 1500m at the European Championships in Birmingham and at September’s inaugural Ultimate Championships; Keely Hodgkinson did not race in Glasgow after opting for time off.
- Hunter Bell won Commonwealth 800m gold in Glasgow.
- She is targeting four gold medals in 2026.
- The win was her first outdoor title.
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The Commonwealth Games bring together athletes from countries linked to the Commonwealth, with competitors representing their home nations. Middle-distance races such as the 800m and 1500m require both speed and tactical decisions about when to move ahead.
Georgia Hunter Bell is an English runner who returned to athletics after taking five years away from the sport. Her indoor 1500m world title was already a major achievement; an outdoor title adds to her record in a different setting.
The 800m and 1500m are separate events, and athletes may compete in both over a season. Bell’s plans include championship races in Birmingham and the new Ultimate Championships, while Keely Hodgkinson, another leading British 800m runner, did not race in Glasgow.