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Josh Kerr's attempt to defend his 1500m title at the 2025 World Athletics Championships was thwarted by a calf injury, causing him to finish last and miss his chance at a second consecutive gold, despite showing resilience in finishing the race.
Josh Kerr won the 2024 Bowerman Mile in Eugene, Oregon, defeating Jakob Ingebrigtsen with a time of 3:45.34, setting a new British record and achieving a personal best. Kerr's strategic move to take the lead with 600 meters remaining paid off, as he held off Ingebrigtsen and a competitive field. Ingebrigtsen, despite an Achilles injury, finished second with a strong performance, while American Yared Nuguse came in third. Kerr's victory underscores his dominance in middle-distance running and sets the stage for a competitive season leading up to the Paris Olympics.
Bahamian Devynne Charlton and Brit Josh Kerr set new indoor world records in the 60m hurdles and two miles, respectively, at the Millrose Games, while Elle St. Pierre lowered her American record in the indoor mile. American runner Grant Fisher also set a new American record in the men's 2 mile. Additionally, American Yared Nuguse won the men's mile, and American Christian Coleman won the men's 60m, setting the stage for a showdown with Noah Lyles at the upcoming USA Track and Field Indoor Championships.