Georgia Hunter Bell will compete against Audrey Werro, Keely Hodgkinson, and Femke Broeders-Bol in an upcoming 800m race in Zurich.
Key facts
- •Georgia Hunter Bell holds the 1500m European Championship title and Commonwealth 800m gold.
- •Audrey Werro recorded a time of 1:53.80 this season, the third fastest in history.
- •The world record for the 800m is 1:53.28, established in 1983.
- •The Ultimate Championships in Budapest will feature a $150,000 first prize.
- •Athletes are coordinating race schedules to facilitate a 'big five' competition.
Georgia Hunter Bell is set to compete against Audrey Werro, Keely Hodgkinson, and Femke Broeders-Bol in an 800m race in Zurich next week. The event follows a successful season for Hunter Bell, who recently secured the 1500m European Championship title, adding to her existing Commonwealth 800m gold and 1500m world indoor crown.
By the numbers
High-Stakes Competition
The upcoming race features the three medallists from the Birmingham event. Some observers suggest the competition could approach the 1:53.28 world record set by Jarmila Kratochvilova in 1983, particularly given that Audrey Werro has recorded a time of 1:53.80 this season. Hunter Bell noted that while she has yet to set a personal best this year, she has maintained a consistent winning streak.
Future Prospects
Hunter Bell and the other top runners are discussing a potential 'big five' race that would include world champion Lilian Odira. The group is targeting the Ultimate Championships in Budapest next month, which offers a $150,000 first-place prize. Hunter Bell described the current atmosphere among the competitors as one of mutual respect and high competitive spirit.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Sport.
