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SportSaturday 1 August 2026

England's Georgia Hunter Bell delivered a stunning performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, clocking 1min 59.51 to claim gold in the women's 800m final and defeat world champion Lilian Odira.

This victory completes an impressive medal collection for Hunter Bell across major championships, cementing her status as one of Britain's brightest middle-distance talents. The triumph came on a mixed day for Commonwealth nations, with Australia's teenage race walker Isaac Beacroft also securing gold in the 10,000m walk, though fellow Australians Nina Kennedy and Lachie Kennedy faced disappointment in their events. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Hunter Bell's composed, world-class performance shows British middle-distance running is in excellent hands.

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