Josh Kerr wins Commonwealth gold in mile at home in Glasgow
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Josh Kerr secured the Commonwealth Games gold medal in the mile event held in Glasgow on August 1, 2026. The Scottish runner made a decisive move with 250 meters remaining, clocking a time of 3:54.12. This victory adds to his impressive achievements this summer and reflects his strong performance in front of a supportive home crowd. Meanwhile, fellow competitor Wightman finished in sixth place, and Myers took the silver medal. Kerr’s victory comes as a highlight during the Games and showcases his rising prominence in athletics.
- •Kerr clocked 3:54.12 to win the mile race.
- •Wightman finished sixth, while Myers earned silver.
- •Kerr made his winning move with 250 meters to go.
- •The race took place during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- •This win marks another highlight in Kerr's summer season.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Kerr delights home crowd by claiming Commonwealth gold in mile race
- 8:31 PMThe Guardian Sport — Josh Kerr storms to Commonwealth Games mile title in golden Glasgow moment
"Home favourite blazes clear to delight Scottish fans Wightman fades to sixth, Myers takes silver Josh Kerr’s summer of miracle and wonder continued in front of his adoring home fans as he added a Commonwealth gold medal in the mile to his glittering resume. In a slowly run race that frequently resembled fun-fair dodgems, Kerr made his move with 250m to go before eviscerating a high-quality field to take gold in 3:54.12. Continue reading...
"World record holder Josh Kerr blazed down the home straight to clinch Commonwealth Games gold in the men’s mile race at a raucous Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday night. Kerr, who had smashed Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old record in London last month, elbowed and barged his way to the front before repelling the challenge of fellow Scot Jake Wightman, who faded to finish fifth.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:03 PMKerr delights home crowd by claiming Commonwealth gold in mile race
World record holder Josh Kerr blazed down the home straight to clinch Commonwealth Games gold in the men’s mile race at a raucous Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday night. Kerr, who had smashed Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old record in London last month, elbowed and barged his way to the front before repelling the challenge of fellow Scot Jake Wightman, who faded to finish fifth.
- The Guardian SportAug 1, 2026, 8:31 PMJosh Kerr storms to Commonwealth Games mile title in golden Glasgow moment
Home favourite blazes clear to delight Scottish fans Wightman fades to sixth, Myers takes silver Josh Kerr’s summer of miracle and wonder continued in front of his adoring home fans as he added a Commonwealth gold medal in the mile to his glittering resume. In a slowly run race that frequently resembled fun-fair dodgems, Kerr made his move with 250m to go before eviscerating a high-quality field to take gold in 3:54.12. Continue reading...
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