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Josh Kerr Sets Mile World Record, Eyes Commonwealth Gold

7/22/2026

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Josh Kerr (28) broke the men’s mile world record in London on Saturday.
He now hopes to win gold in the mile at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow’s Scotstoun Stadium, recalling his childhood dream of wearing a Scotland vest.
He said his biggest performances and learning curves occurred at Scotstoun, where he learned to race wind, rain and other conditions.

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Josh Kerr (28) broke the men’s mile world record in London on Saturday.
He now hopes to win gold in the mile at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow’s Scotstoun Stadium, recalling his childhood dream of wearing a Scotland vest.
He said his biggest performances and learning curves occurred at Scotstoun, where he learned to race wind, rain and other conditions.