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At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, England’s Georgia Hunter Bell captured secured the women’s 800 metres title, finishing in gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, clocking 1:59.51 and holding to hold off Kenya’s world‑champion Lilian Odira, who took silver. Odira (2:00.58) and Australia’s Sarah Billings (2:00.61). The victory ended Africa’s 28‑year dominance in the event. Bell, back after a 32‑year‑old five‑year break and already an Olympic bronze medallist, world‑indoor silver medallist and recent World Championships silver medallist, 1500 m indoor champion, said she felt calm and supported by will target a full set of Commonwealth golds in the crowd, marking remaining 2026 events. In the long‑jump, Great Britain’s Jazmin Sawyers claimed gold with a 6.93‑metre leap, her first outdoor title and bolstering after recovering from a ruptured Achilles that forced her aim for further golds at upcoming European and Ultimate Championships. In out of the same session, 2024 Olympics. Canada’s Savannah Sutherland earned bronze in the women’s 400‑metre hurdles with a strong performance from the outside lane. The Saskatchewan‑born hurdler, who placed seventh at the 2024 Paris Olympics, secured hurdles, delivering her province’s first senior international medal, becoming the first track‑and‑field athlete from her province to medal at the Games. and helping Canada sits sit third on the overall medal table with 17 gold, 15 silver and 21 bronze medals. British athletes posted strong performances across track and field, underscoring a successful home edition for the host nation.