Kerr targets Commonwealth mile gold in Glasgow
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Josh Kerr, who recently broke the men's mile world record, has stated that representing Scotland in the Commonwealth Games has been a childhood dream. The 28-year-old will compete in the reinstated mile event on 1 August at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, a venue where he has raced since his youth. Kerr described being overlooked for the 2018 Gold Coast Games as a major disappointment and finished last in the 1500m at the 2022 Birmingham Games. He now views the Glasgow event as a chance for redemption and to win gold in front of a home crowd. Kerr, who trains in New Mexico, emphasized that being part of Team Scotland remains a priority for him.
What’s reported
Josh Kerr broke the men's mile world record on Saturday.
He will compete in the reinstated mile event at the Commonwealth Games on 1 August in Glasgow.
Kerr was a spectator at the 2014 Glasgow Games and was overlooked for the 2018 Gold Coast Games.
He finished last in the 1500m at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Kerr described the Glasgow event as a chance for redemption.
He trains in New Mexico but travels home to Scotland four or five times a year.
Key figures
Josh Kerr, Scottish middle-distance runner and world record holder
Jake Wightman, Scottish middle-distance runner
Neil Gourley, Scottish middle-distance runner
Sources: BBC News
