Josh Kerr (runner)
Josh Kerr (born 8 October 1997) is a Scottish middle-distance runner who competes primarily in the 1500 metres. A double World Champion, he won a gold medal in the event at the 2023 World Championships, a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, and a gold medal at the 2015 European Junior Championships. Indoors he is the 2024 World Indoor champion in the 3000 metres. He holds the world record time in the indoor 2 mile and the European record in the indoor mile.
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| Born | 8 October 1997 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | University of New Mexico | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Great Britain & N.I. Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 1500 metres, Mile | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | New Mexico Lobos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Brooks Beasts Track Club Edinburgh AC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Danny Mackey (2018–) Joe Franklin (2015–2018) Mark Pollard (2015) David Campbell (–2015) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kerr competed for the University of New Mexico from 2015 to 2018, where he was a three-time NCAA champion. He set a collegiate record in the 1500 m in April 2017 that stood until May 2021. Kerr turned professional in 2018 to compete for the Brooks Beasts Track Club. In 2023, Sportscotland named him Scottish sportsperson of the year.