Georgia Hunter Bell Wins Commonwealth 800m Gold, Targets 2026 Sweep

Georgia Hunter Bell captured the women's 800 metres title at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing in 1:59.51 to claim gold. Kenya's world champion Lilian Odira was second in 2:00.58 and Australia's Sarah Billings took bronze in 2:00.61. Bell, 32, returned to elite athletics after a five‑year break, adding an Olympic bronze, a world‑indoor silver and a 1500 m world indoor title to her résumé. She announced plans to pursue a full set of gold medals at the 2026 season, targeting the remaining Commonwealth events. The victory also highlighted the end of Africa’s 28‑year dominance in the women's 800 m at the Games.

In the long‑jump, Great Britain’s Jazmin Sawyers secured gold with a 6.93‑metre leap, her first outdoor gold after recovering from a ruptured Achilles that forced her out of the 2024 Olympics. Sawyers celebrated the win as a culmination of a long‑term comeback.

The Games, held at Scotstoun Stadium, featured strong performances from British athletes across track and field, underscoring a successful home edition for the host nation.