Josh Kerr voices concern over doping in athletics following record-setting summer

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Josh Kerr voices concern over doping in athletics following record-setting summer
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Josh Kerr, the new mile world record holder, expressed certainty that he has raced against doping athletes, claiming that athletics is 'riddled' with drug cheats. Kerr recently achieved a mile record at the London Diamond League with a time of 3:42.66, surpassing Hicham El Guerrouj’s long-standing mark. He highlighted his rigorous training regime as a source of strength in a sport plagued by doping issues, emphasizing that doing everything right keeps his mind at peace. Kerr plans to compete for the world record in the 1,500m and aims for Olympic gold in 2028. He is set to face rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship next month.

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  • Josh Kerr set a new mile world record at the London Diamond League.
  • Kerr is '100 percent' sure he has raced against doping athletes.
  • The former 1,500m world champion aims for Olympic gold in 2028.
  • Kerr plans to compete against Jakob Ingebrigtsen next month.
  • Kerr emphasizes a strong mental approach despite the doping epidemic.
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  • 12:05 PMYahoo SportsJosh Kerr says athletics is ‘riddled’ with drug cheats with Brit ‘100 percent’ certain he has raced against them
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Kerr said ‘doing things right makes me stronger’ as he reflected on a highly successful summer

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