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Josh Kerr Gets $150,000 1500m Prize in Budapest

9/10/2026

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Josh Kerr will race the 1500 m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
The 1500 m champion will receive a $150,000 prize.
Kerr received an exceptional invite he did not request.
He skipped the European Championships in Birmingham to rest and protect his long-term health.
Ingebrigtsen will run the 5000 m Friday and the 1500 m Sunday.

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Story summary

Josh Kerr will race the 1500 m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
The 1500 m champion will receive a $150,000 prize.
Kerr received an exceptional invite he did not request.
He skipped the European Championships in Birmingham to rest and protect his long-term health.
Ingebrigtsen will run the 5000 m Friday and the 1500 m Sunday.