Josh Kerr reflects on Commonwealth Games victory and personal growth
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Josh Kerr, the Scottish champion, discussed his emotional Commonwealth Games gold experience in Glasgow. After winning, he engaged with fans, taking photos and signing autographs. Kerr also addressed his desire to keep his rivals from understanding him too well, as he maintains a level of mystery. He emphasized the life lessons of determination learned through running.
- •Kerr won gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- •He spent time celebrating with fans after his victory.
- •Kerr values maintaining some mystery from his competitors.
- •He believes determination can lead to significant achievements.
- •His reflections highlight the human side of competitive sports.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Josh Kerr: ‘What has running taught me about life? If you are determined enough, you can 100% do it’
"Scottish champion on Commonwealth Games glory on home soil, the 1500m world record, and why he doesn’t want his rivals to know him too well It was late on a crisp Glasgow night when Josh Kerr unlocked his hidden human side. Most of those who had roared themselves hoarse as he powered to Commonwealth gold had long gone. But after a few tears on the podium, Kerr spent more than half an hour posing for every selfie and signing every autograph. It took quite some time, as the terminator on the track turned out to be a chatterbox off it. Although sometimes when he was asked for advice, Kerr couldn’t resist a flash of droll humour. “I was telling the kids to go to bed and telling the parents off,” he says, smiling. Continue reading...
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