Australian track and field athlete; world-class miler
Josh Kerr has won the Commonwealth Games mile in Glasgow, finishing in 3:54.12 to claim a dramatic title ahead of Cameron Myers and Timothy Cheruiyot. The Scot delivered a brutal final lap, crowning a night that also saw Jazmin Sawyers claim outdoor long jump gold.
Kerr has claimed world distance title after leading from the front in a dramatic, crowd-supported race. Wightman and Cheruiyot miss podiums as Australia and Kenya take silver and bronze respectively.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, restoring Russian athletes' access to many international qualifiers ahead of Los Angeles 2028 while leaving decisions on flags, anthems and full national symbols unresolved. Several international federations, including World Athletics, are maintaining bans and legal challenges are being signalled.
The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have opened under a tightened format after Victoria dropped out. About 3,000 athletes from 74 nations compete across 10 sports at four venues, with opening ceremonies staged at the OVO Hydro and a reduced schedule, while broadcasters outline rights and streaming options.