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Georgia Hunter Bell claimed European 1500 metre gold with a dominant victory in Birmingham on Sunday. The 32-year-old produced a composed performance in a slow-paced final before pulling clear down the home straight. Hunter Bell crossed the line in 4:07:78 -- more than a second ahead of Poland's Klaudia Kazimierska in silver. The victory continues a remarkable season for the Brit, who has now collected three major titles in 2026. She opened the year by winning the World Indoor 1500m crown in Torun before taking Commonwealth 800m gold in Glasgow last month. "I did feel really calm, really confident ... I have been on a winning streak, and I have had a lot of failures before when I have been the favourite," she told the BBC post-race. "I really tried to relax everything. I know what I am doing, not overcomplicate it. Stay in a good position and when it's time to go, get going." "That last 150 [metres] is always my favourite part of the race. And it was really nice to come down the home stretch and know that I had it." "It's so special, another gold this year. I am really hoping to make it four in September."