Kerr delights home crowd by claiming Commonwealth gold in mile race

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2026-08-01

London (PA Media/dpa) - World record holder Josh Kerr blazed down the home straight to clinch Commonwealth Games gold in the men's mile race at a raucous Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday night. Kerr, who had smashed Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old record in London last month, elbowed and barged his way to the front before repelling the challenge of fellow Scot Jake Wightman, who faded to finish fifth. Kerr crossed the line in 3 minutes 54.12 second......

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