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Georgia Hunter Bell news
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The gist
Georgia Hunter Bell won European 1500m gold in 4:07.78, her third major title of 2026. She now targets a fourth gold at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
Background
Georgia Hunter Bell, a 32-year-old British middle-distance runner, has had a remarkable comeback after a five-year hiatus from athletics, during which she worked in cyber security tech sales. In 2026, she has already won world indoor 1500m gold, Commonwealth 800m gold, and now European 1500m gold, setting up a potential Grand Slam at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in September.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026World Athletics publishes a 'Side Track' interview where Hunter Bell discusses her past career in cyber security and her comeback.
- Aug 16, 2026Hunter Bell wins the European 1500m final in Birmingham with a time of 4:07.78, finishing more than a second ahead of Poland's Klaudia Kazimierska.
- recentlyHunter Bell expresses her goal to win a fourth major gold at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest next month.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- European Athletics reported that Hunter Bell 'unleashed a 58.44 last lap' to secure the gold, upgrading from silver in Rome two years ago.
- Analysts
- Athletics Weekly noted that Hunter Bell 'won as she pleased' in a tactical race, with most rivals settling for silver before the start.
- Public
- The Sun described her as a 'glam Team GB star' continuing her 'golden sweep' of 2026 titles.