Three golds in 28 minutes - GB makes history at World Athletics Indoor Championships

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March 22, 2026
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Great Britain won three gold medals in 28 minutes at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, achieving a team record.

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Great Britain won three gold medals within a 28-minute span at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, setting a record for the team's best performance at the competition. The consecutive golds represent an extraordinary achievement in a single session, demonstrating dominant British performances across multiple events on the same day. This medal haul underscores Britain's strength in indoor track and field and likely moves the nation higher in the overall medal standings at the championships. The rapid succession of victories—achieved in less than half an hour—is a rare feat that reflects both the quality of the British athletes competing and the timing of their events in the championship schedule.

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