Josh Kerr secured a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games men's mile in Glasgow, celebrating an emotional victory with the home crowd. The 28-year-old Scottish athlete navigated a physical, slow-paced race, making a decisive move in the final lap to overcome rivals Cam Myers and Timothy Cheruiyot.
Australian women's milers Abbey Caldwell, Jess Hull, and Claudia Hollingsworth achieved a historic podium sweep at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Caldwell taking gold. Earlier, Scottish world record holder Josh Kerr dominated the men's mile final, defeating Australian Cameron Myers.
Scottish athletes Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman, childhood friends and former world champions, are set to compete in the reinstated mile race at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. They face strong competition from Australians Cam Myers and Olli Hoare, while also navigating the unique pressures of a home Games.
