Josh Kerr stormed to victory in the mile race at the Commonwealth Games, winning the gold medal in a time of 3:54.22. The Scot dominated the field, with Australia's Cameron Myers finishing second. Kerr's performance was a highlight of the games, and he was thrilled to have achieved his goal in front of a Scottish crowd.
Josh Kerr wins mile gold at Commonwealth Games
UKPulse Sport DeskJosh Kerr stormed to victory in the mile race at the Commonwealth Games, winning the gold medal in a time of 3:54.22. The Scot dominated the field, with Australia's Cameron Myers finishing second.
- Josh Kerr won the mile gold medal at the Commonwealth Games
- Kerr's time was 3:54.22
- Cameron Myers finished second in the mile race
Why this matters: This victory marks Kerr's first middle-distance blue riband at the Commonwealth Games, and he becomes the first Scot to win a gold medal in the event.
What this means for you: If you're a fan of athletics, you can now look forward to watching Josh Kerr compete in the European Championships in Birmingham.