Georgia Hunter Bell holds off Lilian Odira to claim Commonwealth 800m gold
Georgia Hunter Bell won Commonwealth 800m gold Friday in Glasgow, clocking 1 minute 59.51 seconds to defeat world champion Lilian Odira. The 32-year-old English runner led from start to finish, completing a remarkable set of Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth medals. Hunter Bell made her international debut just two years ago while working.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 21:01 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 21:10 UTC
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