Mile world record holder and Olympic finalist who has powered into the headlines with record-breaking runs and rivalry buzz in athletics.
The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship is underway in Budapest. Josh Kerr has opted to skip the 1500m final after winning the Mile and the 5000m, while Jakob Ingebrigtsen has also withdrawn from the 1500m to focus on recovery from a prolonged injury. Audrey Werro dominates the 800m, and Keely Hodgkinson finishes runner-up after hamstring concerns.
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.
Josh Kerr has broken Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year mile world record in London and now aims to win Commonwealth gold in Glasgow 2026 with the Commonwealth Mile, while the event shifts to a non-Olympic cycle. He is driving a data‑driven, bespoke kit program to chase 3:42 per mile at the Diamond League before the Games.
British athlete Josh Kerr has broken Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old mile world record with a time of 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League. The performance caps Project 222, a program of training and gear innovations, and comes in front of a packed stadium as Kerr continues pursuing further middle‑distance targets.
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.
Richardson has switched allegiance from Australia to Britain and is now racing for Team England in Glasgow 2026. Injury has sidelined him, replacement Harry Radford steps in as the sprint program kicks off; Hoffman remains a rival as England and Australia clash on the velodrome track.
England’s track and field team has seen a wave of withdrawals from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Johnson-Thompson and Hodgkinson among those pulling out to prioritise the European Championships in Birmingham. Replacements are named; the team cites injuries and scheduling as reasons.
Glasgow has stepped in to host the Commonwealth Games after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to spiralling costs. The 10-sport programme includes six para sports and will take place across four venues, with Josh Kerr featuring at Scotstoun Stadium. Live coverage will be on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
Noah Lyles delivers a world-leading 9.79s in the 100m and confirms dominance as Sha’Carri Richardson wins the women’s 100m; Melissa Jefferson-Wooden defends her 200m title as Olympic cycle shifts with the Ultimate Championships on the horizon.
Multiple sources report on Glasgow 2026’s impact as a bridge to the Commonwealth Games’ future, with emphasis on cost-saving measures, collaboration with hosts, and shifting regional leadership. The Games wrap with questions over global viewership and future hosts.
Kerr and Wightman have qualified for the Commonwealth Games mile final at Scotstoun, following strong heats. Kerr has set a world record this season and is chasing gold on home soil, while Wightman is aiming to upstage his longtime competitor. Gourley misses out due to injury.
Rushed by the last-minute pullout of Victoria, Glasgow 2026 has redefined the Commonwealth Games with a lean, sustainable blueprint. The event is proving adaptable for future hosts while keeping 74 nations engaged and celebrating a compact, inclusive model.
Scotland has delivered a scaled-back, sustainable Commonwealth Games after Victoria withdrew. The city used existing venues, emphasised legacy, and expects continued investment to sustain nationwide sport participation and facilities.
Athletes owed millions by Grand Slam Track remain unpaid as creditors allege broader mismanagement after the league collapsed, with Michael Johnson arguing that all athletes have been paid. New legal filings and statements from Johnson paint a continuing picture of a stalled payout process and financial strain.
Rangers have struggled at the start of the Derek McInnes era, with mixed results in domestic and European fixtures. The team is chasing improvement after a difficult run that has left them trailing Celtic in the league and facing a pivotal return leg in Europe.
The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have seen Scots secure more podium spots across events from Aug. 12-15, with Team GB leading the medal table. Daily schedules highlight finals and key qualifications as 49 nations compete for 50 golds.
Top long jumper Davis-Woodhall has suffered a severe concussion in a rear collision while en route to training. She remains uncertain for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, with prize money of $150,000 for each event winner.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has claimed victory at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, clocking 12:59.24 to beat Cole Hocker and Parker Wolfe. The victory comes in a season shadowed by an Achilles injury and follows a high-profile clash with Hocker over pacemakers at the Diamond League Final.
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship has launched in Budapest, featuring a $10 million prize pool and a new trophy format. Armand Duplantis headlines the inaugural event, competing for a $150,000 share in a three-day finals series, amid illuminated arenas and AR overlays. The show aims to reinvent track and field’s appeal as the sport follows the pandemic hiatus.