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    Who are Josh Kerr’s parents?

    JOSH Kerr is at the top of his game after scooping gold at the Athletics World Championships.After winning the 1500 meters he dedicated his medal to his proud parents, Jake and Jill Kerr.
    Josh Kerr is supported in his running career by his proud parentsCredit: Alamy
    Who is Josh Kerr?
    Josh Kerr was born October 8, 1997 and is a Scottish middle-distance runner who competes primarily in the 1500 metres.
    He is the 2023 world champion, and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medallist in the event.
    Speaking about taking gold in the 1500 meters at Athletics World Championships, he told BBC Sport: “It’s been a long time coming. It’s quite an overwhelming experience. But I’m so proud of myself, my team and my family.
    “I didn’t feel like I ran my best race either. I just threw my whole 16 years of this sport into that last 200m and didn’t let up to the end.
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    “It was fast early but I stayed calm. I knew I was capable of a world championship gold medal for GB so I’m very glad to add to that medal count.”
    Who are Josh Kerr’s parents?
    Kerr comes from a sporting background as his father John is a former professional rugby player.
    During his time in the sport he played for Caledonia Reds.
    Meanwhile, his mum Jill runs a successful physiotherapy practice in Morningside.
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    After winning gold in the 1500 metres at the Athletics World Championships, Kerr choked back the tears as he spoke about how proud he was his parents were in the stadium to watch him win.
    He told BBC Sport: “This is a lot for our family and they’ve put a lot of time, effort and money in to me.
    “I just couldn’t be prouder to represent the Kerr family name today.
    “I gave it everything for them, myself and my fiancee. This is the life I want to lead for them.
    “They’ve given me so much and it was nice to pay that back a little bit today.”
    Kerr’s brother is also a sportsman, and is a hooker for the Bristol Bears in the Premiership Rugby league.
    Where is Josh Kerr from?
    Born in Scotland, Kerr began running at eight years old with Edinburgh Athletics Club.
    However, despite his Scottish roots he moved to America to craft his talent.
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    At 17, he relocated to the US to chase his athletics dream at the University of New Mexico, in Albuquerque.
    In 2018, he broke the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) 1500m record, before turning pro and joining the athletics club Brooks Beasts. More

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    Who is Josh Kerr’s fiancée Larimar Rodriguez?

    GREAT Britain’s Josh Kerr is riding high after taking home gold in the 1500 metres at the Athletics World Championships.On the sidelines cheering him on is his supportive family and devoted fiancée Larimar Rodriguez.
    Josh Kerr with his fiancée Larimar RodriguezCredit: Instagram
    Who is Josh Kerr?
    Hailing from Scotland, Josh began running when he was eight-years-old having joined Edinburgh Athletics Club.
    He was born on October 8, 1997. 
    Pursuing his athletics dreams he left home at 17 and moved to the US to attend the University of New Mexico, in Albuquerque.
    In 2018, Kerr broke the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) 1500m record and went on to become a professional athlete.
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    At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, he took home bronze in the 1500 metres.
    But Kerr is now a global champ after scooping the gold medal in the 1500 metres at the Athletics World Championships.
    Paying tribute to his supportive fiancée and his family, he told BBC Sport: “This is a lot for our family and they’ve put a lot of time, effort and money in to me.
    “I just couldn’t be prouder to represent the Kerr family name today.
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    “I gave it everything for them, myself and my fiancee. This is the life I want to lead for them.
    “They’ve given me so much and it was nice to pay that back a little bit today.”
    Meanwhile, fans will also notice that Kerr is never without his trademark Oakley sunglasses, after landing a lucrative deal with the brand.
    He told The Telegraph: “I was a bit apprehensive initially [about racing in sunglasses] … but it makes me very laser focused, because nobody can see my eyes, especially in the [pre-race] call-room.
    “It’s fantastic. Someone was [once] swearing at me, ‘Are you looking at me?’ and I was like, ‘I’m not sure, mate, you don’t know where my eyes are looking’.
    “It’s a very intimidating thing for people. So it’s a nice little thing up my sleeve.
    “I’ve got the gold ones for the final, so they will be looking cool.”
    Who is Josh Kerr’s fiancée Larimar Rodriguez?
    When Kerr isn’t busy competing on the track or training for his next championship, he takes time out with his fiancée Larimar Rodriguez.
    In December 2021 he shared the exciting news that he had popped the question with two sweet photos of the pair.
    The excited athlete wrote the caption: “I couldn’t wait any longer, I’m so excited for our future”, alongside a heart and ring emoji.
    In 2018, Josh revealed Larimar had got into medical school.
    She began working as a resident doctor at the University of Miami in 2023.
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    According to her LinkedIn page, she is also an athlete like her finace.
    In 2016 she was an Assistant Track And Field Coach at Bosque School, designing workouts and helping lead a group of 20+. More

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    Fans love BBC pundit Jessica Ennis-Hill’s bold outfit as Olympic legend puts on leggy display in ‘sensational’ dress

    FANS are loving Jessica Ennis-Hill’s outfit as she presents the BBC’s coverage of the World Athletics Championships.The Olympic gold medallist is out in Budapest covering the championships at which she won three gold medals over the years.
    Jessica Ennis-Hill is out in Budapest hosting the World Athletics Championships with the BBCCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
    Jessica Ennis-Hill poses with fellow heptathletes Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Denise LewisCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
    She is presenting alongside fellow athletics legend Denise LewisCredit: Rex
    And fans are loving her fashion as she shared some pictures of her outfit choice on her Instagram.
    She shared the snaps with her 406,000 followers alongside a heartfelt caption.
    It read: “Day 3 I dedicate to the multi-eventers past, present and future.
    We’re a unique bunch who can’t settle for one event, are fiercely competitive but who respect each other immensely.”
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    She could be seen posing in front of the stadium in Budapest wearing a white suite dress and a pair of green heels.
    Fans were quick to jump to the comments section to praise the Team GB legend.
    One fan wrote: “Love this Jess! Love your outfit and the shoes.”
    Whilst another added: “That shirt dress looks sensational!”
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    A third commented: “Jessica you always look amazing.”
    Jessica won Gold at the World Athletics Championships in 2009, 2011 and 2015 for the Heptathlon.
    But she is perhaps most famous for her incredible Olympic gold during the London 2012 Olympic games.
    She also picked up silver in Rio de Janeiro just four years later at the next Olympics.
    Fans have already complimented her other outfits during the championshipsCredit: BBC
    Jessica won three gold medals at the World Athletics Championships over the yearsCredit: Getty
    She is best remembered for her gold medal in the heptathlon during the London 2012 OlympicsCredit: The Times More

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    Incredible moment race walker proposes to fellow athlete at the finish line of major race at World Championships

    LOVE was in the air at the World Athletics Championships as two competitive race walkers got engaged at the finish line of the 35km walking event.Slovakian walker Hana Burzalova was just crossing the line in Budapest when she spotted her boyfriend Dominik Cerny – who had just completed the men’s event himself, waiting at the finish line.
    Dominik Cerny proposed to Hana Burzalova at the finish lineCredit: Reuters
    Cerny had just completed the men’s race, but waited at the finish line to propose to his partnerCredit: Reuters
    Cerny held his fiancee as the two celebrated their engagementCredit: Reuters
    Cerny got down on one knee to propose to Burzalova and luckily she had enough breath after her exertions in the race to accept his proposal.
    Cerny celebrated by punching the air and then lifted up his fiancee into his arms.
    The couple then posed for the cameras with Burzalova proudly showing off her engagement ring in the photos.
    Cerny, 25, placed 19th in his race, recording a personal best time of 2:32.56 in the process.
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    Burzalova, 22, finished 28th in the women’s race but did clock a season’s best of 3:02.47, meaning there was plenty to celebrate.
    The couple regularly give an insight into their training and relationship on Instagram, which included a recent romantic holiday to Cyprus.
    But Cerny was giving no hints away of an imminent proposal on an Instagram story he posted prior to the race.
    The story featured Burzalova preparing her hydration bottles and energy gels before the race in Budapest and he captioned it: “Ouch, here we go again.”
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    The couple had both just completed personal bestsCredit: Reuters
    The official World Athletics Twitter account posted their congratulations to the happy couple, posting pictures of the engagement with the caption: “She said YES.”
    Race walking also appears in the Olympics and requires competitors to keep one foot on the ground at all times to prevent running.
    Judges sit throughout the race to ensure that competitors stick to the technique.
    Ironically for the couple, a bent knee is also not permitted when competing in the sport and penalties are handed out if the knee is bent within the race.
    Race distances at the World Championships used to be up to 50km but this was cut to 35km last year, with a 20km race also included.  More

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    Watch BBC pundit Denise Lewis jump up and down and smack back of sofa live on TV during emotionally charged race

    DENISE LEWIS jumped up and down and smacked the back of the sofa as she watched Josh Kerr pick up World Championship gold in the 1500 metres.Kerr raced to win unlikely gold for Britain in a race that no one really gave him a chance in.
    Lewis switched between watching the race and live and on a monitor as she roared on Josh KerrCredit: BBC Sport
    Michael Johnson also supported the Brit in his bid for goldCredit: BBC SPORT
    Going into the 1500 metres, the overwhelming favourite for the race was Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
    But Kerr kept pace with Ingebrigtsen throughout, and kicked on in the last 200m to finish strongly and take gold.
    An emotional Kerr said after the race: “It’s been a long time coming. It’s quite an overwhelming experience. But I’m so proud of myself, my team and my family.
    “I didn’t feel like I ran my best race either. I just threw my whole 16 years of this sport into that last 200m and didn’t let up to the end.
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    “It was fast early but I stayed calm. I knew I was capable of a world championship gold medal for GB so I’m very glad to add to that medal count.”
    Supporting Kerr’s victory on from the punditry box was Denise Lewis alongside Michael Johnson.
    Lewis was seen switching between her view from the punditry box and her view of a monitor showing the race as she jumped up and down to support Kerr.
    As he crossed the line, she was seen slapping the back of the sofa with excitement.
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    Fans on Twitter were quick to praise the passion shown by Lewis in supporting Kerr in the race, with one fan saying: “Love Denise! There were similar scenes in our house. Well done Josh Kerr!! Great race.”
    While another wrote: “Love the passion , need more Denise Lewis in this world!”
    A third wrote: “Denise Lewis is the best of us”
    Fans also praised Michael Johnson’s reaction who was cheering Kerr onto victory despite his American allegiances.
    One fan wrote: “MJ is basically an honorary Brit now.”
    And another added: “When you have an American In the Race I though Micheal Johnson’s reactions were brilliant.”
    Reflecting on his win in an interview with the BBC, Kerr said: “You can see from my face that I’m throwing everything I had at this guy. We were both fighting.
    “I wanted this for my whole life. I made sure I pumped all the way home. I’m so happy.
    “With 50m to go I kind of broke him. It was just about holding form at that point. I’ve had bronze but gold is a lot sweeter.”
    Kerr, who needed to use his elbows to barge rivals out of the way in the early laps, wears Oakley sunglasses as part of a lucrative contract.
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    The US-based athlete will now head to the Paris 2024 Olympics as the reigning world champion – and what a final that promises to be in the French capital. More

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    Watch awkward conversation between pole vault finalists as they decide whether to share World Championships gold medal

    THIS is the moment two pole-vault legends had their most awkward chat ever – deciding whether to share gold after an exhausting final.Huge rivals Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy looked drained after the 130-MINUTE showdown for the World Championships crown in Budapest – but split opinion on social media with their resulting conversation.
    Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy initially stood poles apart as they discussed what to do after a long and tiring pole-vault final
    Kennedy in particular was overcome with emotion after their eventual decision, but USA star Moon also appeared happy and relieved at the outcome
    Both cleared 4.90metres – then missed all three attempts at 4.95m.
    They spoke a few metres apart at the stadium in Budapest, with a mixture of nodding, grimacing and smiling.
    And it appeared to be Moon, the USA’S Olympic 2020 gold medal winner, who suggested the extremely rare outcome of a joint crown.
    Defending champ Kennedy, from Australia, swung her hands nervously together as they discussed the idea.
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    The pair got closer to each other, and finally agreed to share gold – whilst dividing opinion amongst athletics fans.
    The two athletes hugged, with Moon kissing her opponent on the cheek as they let out big grins and seemed relieved.
    Kennedy broke down in tears and put her hand to her mouth at their golden moment.
    But one observer tweeted, “Should have been a jump-off” and another hit out: “Give them both a silver.”
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    The two greats of their sport finally agreed to share gold
    Moon and Kennedy appeared dazed as well as delighted as they celebratedCredit: Reuters
    But on the opposite side of the track were verdicts like, “Wonderful moment, sport at its best” and “Ah, lovely”.
    Moon, 32, admitted: “When the final started I didn’t think about sharing a gold medal would work for me but now I am completely satisfied.
    “What a battle it was, oh my. What an amazing night, I hope everyone enjoyed that one. We did.”
    Kennedy, 26 seemed just as satisfied – as it was a “dream come true”.
    She added: “I jumped out of my skin tonight. It was super crazy.
    “I felt like the whole stadium was watching every single jump.
    “They were all around us tonight, it was really incredible.”
    Their arrangement follows a famous shared victory for high-jump pals Gianmarco Tamberi and Mutaz Barshim at the last Olympics in Tokyo.
    They too chose a gold apiece rather than a jump-off. More

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    Boxing News – Latest Boxing News, Fights, & Results

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    TYSON Fury is known for being the WBC heavyweight champion, having held the title undefeated since 2020.

    But he’s not the only one of his brothers who is a boxing champ.

    PATyson Fury has four brothers including Tommy Fury[/caption]

    Who are Tyson Fury’s brothers?

    Tommy Fury

    Tyson Fury and Tommy Fury are half-brothers, who share the same father John Fury, but were born by different mothers.

    Like his big bro, he is a professional boxer and, as of 2023, is unbeaten during his career.

    His fights include Jake Paul, Daniel Bocianski, and Anthony Taylor.

    Away from boxing and Tommy shot to fame on Love Island 2019, where he met his fiancee and mother of his child Molly-Mae Hague.

    Roman Fury

    InstagramRoman Fury has followed in the family footsteps of being a boxer[/caption]

    Roman Fury is another of the Fury brothers and the son of John.

    Like his famous siblings, he is also a boxer and lives near to Tyson in Morecombe.

    In 2020 Roman announced he was the ninth Fury family member to take up boxing.

    He explained to iFL: “When lockdown happened I had nothing else to do.

    “I had no work on, as many people didn’t, and I had the opportunity to go and train.

    “So I did it, got fit, lost a bit of weight and I just fell in love with it.”

    Shane Fury

    InstagramShane Fury (second from right) is supportive of his brothers[/caption]

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    Next we have Shane Fury, who is more under the radar than his other brothers.

    Although he isn’t a boxer, he is incredibly supportive of his siblings careers.

    Speaking to iFL TV after Tyson’s fight with Deontay Wilder in 2020, Shane said: “In my opinion, he [Fury] is the best heavyweight ever made.

    “The size, stature of him, he shouldn’t be able to do what he can do but he’s a proper fighting man. He’s proved it tonight that he’s the best in the world.”

    Hugh Fury

    InstagramHugh Fury is into his fitness and works out reguarlly[/caption]

    Hugh Fury is Tyson’s fourth brother, and although he isn’t a boxer, he is very much into his fitness.

    He often posts his work out routines on Instagram, and keeps his followers up-to-date with his training.

    From the looks of his Instagram he also seems to be into running and fitness like his brother Tyson and dad John.

    Hugh is married to wife Tiffany Fury.

    Does Tyson Fury have any sisters?

    Tyson doesn’t have any sisters, just brothers.

    The Fury brothers also have famous cousins, which includes Hughie Fury.

    Not to be confused with their brother Hugh, Hughie is also a professional boxer.

    Tyson Fury – All you need to know

    Tyson Fury is one of the most colourful personalities in sport, here is all you need to know:

    Who is Paris Fury? Tyson Fury’s wife and mother of their six children
    Tyson Fury’s children: How many kids does he have and what are their names?
    Is Tyson Fury really retired?
    Who is Tyson Fury’s mum Amber?
    Who are Tommy Fury’s parents – mum Chantal and dad John?
    When is Tyson Fury’s next fight?
    What is Tyson Fury’s net worth?
    Tyson Fury’s brothers: Who are the boxer’s siblings?

    Tyson Fury’s children: How many kids does he have and what are their names?
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    TYSON fury may be known to his fans as a heavyweight champion, but to his children he is just known as dad.

    Since getting together, the boxing champ and his wife Paris Fury have welcomed a huge brood of kids.

    InstagramTyson Fury and wife Paris have a big family together[/caption]

    How many children do Tyson and Paris Fury have?

    Tyson Fury and Paris have six children – with a seventh baby due due in September 2023.

    The Gypsy King’s youngest daughter Athena was born on August 8, 2021, and faced a tough start in the intensive care unit.

    Together, the couple has five other children, their eldest child is a daughter named Venezuela who was born on September 27, 2009.

    This geographical theme for the sisters was continued with Valencia, who they welcomed on December 4, 2017.

    All of Tyson’s boys have the first name Prince, starting with Prince John James who was born in 2011.

    Tyson’s other two sons are called Prince Tyson II, (born 2016), and Prince Adonis Amaziah (born 2019).

    When asked why the Gypsy King had named all his sons Prince he said: “I’m a king and they’re princes until they earn their rightful name.”

    On March 23, 2023, the couple announced that they were pregnant with their seventh child.

    Tyson shared a photo of him and his wife on his Instagram Story announcing their big news.

    “I get to date night with my beautiful pregnant wife @ParisFury1. God is great,” he captioned the photo. “What a woman . 7th incoming . Fantastic news to cheer me up! .”

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    When did Paris and Tyson Fury get married?

    Happy couple Paris and Tyson met when he was 17 and she was 15, they began dating the year after.

    They dated for two years before tying the knot in 2008 at St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church in Doncaster.

    The childhood sweethearts have been together ever since, raising their children in Morecombe, Lancashire.

    Despite the super-yacht and millions of pounds, the Gypsy King has said he wants a normal life, taking out the bins.

    Tyson Fury – All you need to know

    Tyson Fury is one of the most colourful personalities in sport, here is all you need to know:

    Who is Paris Fury? Tyson Fury’s wife and mother of their six children
    Tyson Fury’s children: How many kids does he have and what are their names?
    Is Tyson Fury really retired?
    Who is Tyson Fury’s mum Amber?
    Who are Tommy Fury’s parents – mum Chantal and dad John?
    When is Tyson Fury’s next fight?
    What is Tyson Fury’s net worth?
    Tyson Fury’s brothers: Who are the boxer’s siblings?

    Oleksandr Usyk opens up on horror of front line in Ukraine war where he saw lost limbs and ‘everything looked dead’
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    OLEKSANDR USYK’S Ukraine Independence Day celebrations today will be haunted by severed limbs, ­‘zombies’ and abandoned playgrounds.

    The war-torn nation left the Soviet Union 32 years ago  — and is now fighting for its existence following Russia’s invasion.

    Oleksandr Usyk has appeared on the frontline of Ukraine’s war

    Produ Ukrainian Usyk will take on Daniel Dubois saying he’d ‘fight every day’ if it could ‘bring some enjoyment to his country’s fightersRichard Pelham / The Sun

    Not known, clear with picture deskUsyk, centre, holds a machine gun as he joins his country efforts to thwart Vladimir Putin’s Russian invaders[/caption]

    World heavyweight champ Usyk chose this weekend to defend his WBA, IBF and WBO crowns against Daniel Dubois in Wroclaw, a Polish city that has welcomed around 250,000 Ukrainians since the war started 18 months ago.

    Forty thousand of them will pack the local football stadium on Saturday night to watch their hero take on Londoner Dubois.

    At 300 miles from the Ukrainian border, it is the closest Usyk has got to fighting at home since 2015 and should be a blue and yellow parade of national pride.

    But the father of three, whe spent time on the front line in the East Ukraine ghost town of Niu-York, has lost friends, been separated from his family and remains troubled by  his experiences.

    He explained: “Through binoculars, from 900 metres, I saw my enemies running, exploding tanks and broken houses. I saw people with no legs and arms.

    “I saw people walking but looking like they were dead.

    “When I was going in the car around the city, I realised it was a dead city. I saw children’s toys and playgrounds but everything looked dead, there was no energy in the city.

    “I realised that one day that place, on that ground, kids were playing. But now it is dead.”

    GettyWorld champ Oleksandr Usyk says he is ‘not a general, just a regular Ukrainian guy’ when asked by friends why he appears on the front line[/caption]

    EPABritain’s Daniel Dubois prepares to face Oleksandr Usyk n Wroclaw, Poland[/caption]

    The former Olympic gold medallist and undisputed cruiserweight king regularly speaks to Ukraine fighters.

    He added: “I get a lot of text messages from my fans and friends on the front line.

    “I sometimes speak to my friends on the phone and I can hear missiles exploding in the background. I can hear the sounds of bombing.

    “The people I speak to say, ‘Brother, I will call you back, if I am still alive’. Thankfully, most of the time, they stay alive.”

    Usyk has not fought since beating Anthony Joshua for the second time in Saudi Arabia 12 months ago.

    It is staggering that the southpaw genius has had the mental strength to twice dominate AJ and now get ready to dice with Dynamite Dubois who, at 25, is 11 years younger than the champ.

    But Usyk insists he is just a simple family man.

    He said: “For the last 18 months my family has been separated.

    “My kids cannot live in Ukraine, they live somewhere else.

    “But all of this makes me stronger. Some of the guys I was with on the front line did not understand why I was there.

    “They asked, ‘Why are you here, what are you doing here? Some of the generals are not even coming to this place’. More

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    Watch emotional Team GB star Josh Kerr hold back tears live on BBC after stunning 1500m gold at World Championships

    JOSH KERR was branded a TERMINATOR as he pulled off Britain’s greatest 1500m escapology act in world athletics history…since the last one 13 months ago.Just like compatriot Jake Wightman in the summer of 2022, nobody gave Kerr a chance of hijacking the formidable Jakob Ingebrigtsen in Budapest on Wednesday night.
    Josh Kerr raised the flag after his stunning victory in BudapestCredit: Getty
    Kerr pulled off an amazing last 200m to beat icon Jakob IngebrigtsenCredit: Getty

    But the Norwegian maestro’s pocket was picked for a second year running thanks to a bold and brilliant manoeuvre by a Scottish runner with 200m left of this incredible final.
    The Power of Scotland was strong as Kerr, 25, pulled off the exact same move that worked so superbly for Wightman in Eugene to claim a first global gold.
    The Olympic bronze medallist was even wearing the same type of striped GB vest that Wightman had on in Eugene in an attempt to intimidate Ingebrigtsen, who woke on Wednesday with a sore throat.
    And the mind games worked a treat as he tracked the Scandinavian star once the bell went for the final lap, held on strongly down the home straight and crossed the finish line in 3:29.38.
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    An emotional Kerr said after the race: “It’s been a long time coming. It’s quite an overwhelming experience. But I’m so proud of myself, my team and my family.
    “I didn’t feel like I ran my best race either. I just threw my whole 16 years of this sport into that last 200m and didn’t let up to the end.
    “It was fast early but I stayed calm. I knew I was capable of a world championship gold medal for GB so I’m very glad to add to that medal count.
    “Obviously there’s a very big reminisce of Wightman in there. I was battling with Jakob pretty hard.
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    “You can see from my face that I’m throwing everything I had at this guy. We were both fighting.
    “I wanted this for my whole life. I made sure I pumped all the way home. I’m so happy.
    “With 50m to go I kind of broke him. It was just about holding form at that point. I’ve had bronze but gold is a lot sweeter.”
    Kerr, who needed to use his elbows to barge rivals out of the way in the early laps, wears Oakley sunglasses as part of a lucrative contract.
    The US-based athlete will now head to the Paris 2024 Olympics as the reigning world champion – and what a final that promises to be in the French capital.
    Scotsman Neil Gourley came ninth out of 12 competitors but was “hanging on for dear life”.
    He added: “I didn’t have much left. It happens, it’s sport, it’s fuel for next year as I have work to do.
    “I’m really happy for Josh, I could tell this was coming, I knew he would be right up there.
    “The way he has carried himself, the way he has been looking, he has been full of confidence.”
    Wightman, who was working for BBC TV, was chuffed for his best pal and joked he was “like a terminator” for producing the perfect race like a robot.
    He said: “It stays in Edinburgh AC. Our little club in Edinburgh has had back-to-back world champs, that’s hard to believe.”
    Elsewhere on day five of the World Athletic Championships, MOLLY CAUDERY excelled in her first global final, nailing a personal best of 4.75m in the women’s pole vault final.
    The Cornish leaper, 23, started this year in a protective boot after undergoing right hell and Achilles surgery.
    But the reigning British champion was unable to get up and over 4.80 metres, which meant she came joint fifth and missed out on the medals.
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    AIMEE PRATT did not progress to the final of the women’s 3,000 metres steeplechase, finishing in seventh place in heat one in a time of 9:26.37.
    ANNA PURCHASE made the women’s hammer final – the first woman to do so since Sophie Hitchon six years ago – with a throw of 71.31 m. More