British middle-distance great and broadcaster
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.
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.
Attendance at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham has been mixed, with 13,623 fans watching Amy Hunt claim 100m gold while many seats remained empty. Reports blame high prices for tickets and concessions, though organizers say sales have surpassed targets. The event coincides with London’s bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
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.
European 800m final at Birmingham’s European Championships sees Audrey Werro win with a championship record of 1:54.81, defeating Keely Hodgkinson who takes silver. Femke Broeders-Bol earns bronze as drama surrounds Werro’s semi-final fall and subsequent reinstatement. Jemma Reekie also reaches the final.