Josh Kerr won the Commonwealth Games mile title in front of his home Scottish crowd in Glasgow, timing his move to perfection in a tactical race, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- Josh Kerr won Commonwealth Games mile gold in a time of 3:54.12, according to the Guardian.
- The Guardian described the race as slowly run and tactical, resembling funfair dodgems.
- Kerr made his winning move with 250m remaining.
- Myers took silver, while Wightman faded to sixth, the Guardian reported.
Josh Kerr capped what the Guardian described as his “summer of miracle and wonder” by claiming a Commonwealth Games gold medal in the mile in front of home fans in Glasgow.
In a slowly run race that the Guardian said frequently resembled funfair dodgems, Kerr made his decisive move with 250m remaining. From there, according to the report, he blazed clear of a high-quality field to take gold in a time of 3:54.12.
The Guardian reported that the victory added a Commonwealth title to Kerr’s “glittering collection” of medals, secured before a home crowd.
Behind Kerr, Myers took the silver medal, according to the Guardian. Wightman faded over the closing stages to finish sixth.
Why it matters
Kerr's win is a home victory for a Scottish athlete as Glasgow hosts the Commonwealth Games.
Frequently asked questions
What time did Josh Kerr run to win the mile?
According to the Guardian, Kerr won the Commonwealth Games mile in a time of 3:54.12.
Who won the silver medal in the mile?
The Guardian reported that Myers took the silver medal, while Jake Wightman faded to sixth.
When did Kerr make his winning move?
Kerr made his decisive move with 250m to go before blazing clear of the field, according to the Guardian.