Kerr and Wightman advance to Commonwealth mile final at Scotstoun
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman successfully competed in the heats for the men's one mile final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Wednesday. Kerr won the first heat, while Wightman secured second place in the following heat, both setting the stage for Saturday’s final. The event drew a larger crowd than anticipated, and both runners expressed their excitement about competing in front of a home audience. Kerr and Wightman aim for Commonwealth glory, recalling their local racing roots and the electric atmosphere during the heats.
- •Kerr won the first heat; Wightman finished second in the next heat.
- •The heats took place on the morning of July 29 at Scotstoun.
- •Both athletes expressed the thrill of competing in front of a home crowd.
- •The men's mile final is scheduled for Saturday night.
- •This marks a significant event in the ongoing Commonwealth Games.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Kerr & Wightman revel in Wednesday warm-up for mile final
- 12:34 PMBBC Sport — Kerr and Wightman revel in Wednesday warm-up for mile final
"The men's one mile final has long been slated as one of the defining moments of these Commonwealth Games. Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman just had to complete the formalites. Wednesday morning was the pre-show.
"Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman, both Scottish former world champions and rivals since they were boys, will race in the Commonwealth Games mile final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 12:34 PMKerr & Wightman revel in Wednesday warm-up for mile final
The men's one mile final has long been slated as one of the defining moments of these Commonwealth Games. Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman just had to complete the formalites. Wednesday morning was the pre-show.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 12:34 PMKerr and Wightman revel in Wednesday warm-up for mile final
Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman, both Scottish former world champions and rivals since they were boys, will race in the Commonwealth Games mile final.
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