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Hunter Bell sets sights on Hodgkinson, Werro and Broeders-Bol in 800m clash of titans

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 18 August 2026 at 3:00 am

Hunter Bell sets sights on Hodgkinson, Werro and Broeders-Bol in 800m clash of titans

Big Three and Hunter Bell to meet in Zurich next week ‘I am really excited to throw my hat into the ring there’ Georgia Hunter Bell says she is ready to take on the “Big Three” of Audrey Werro, Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol in a race for the ages over 800m in Zurich next week.

Hunter Bell has had an extraordinary season, adding the 1500m European Championship title on Sunday to her Commonwealth 800m gold and 1500m world indoor crown.

She is now ready to put herself to the test in a fast-paced 800m against the three Birmingham medallists.

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Hunter Bell sets sights on Hodgkinson, Werro and Broeders-Bol in 800m clash of titans

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