Scottish athletes Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman, both former world champions, have successfully navigated their heats to reach the men's mile final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The duo, who have been rivals since childhood, competed in front of a larger-than-expected crowd at Scotstoun on Wednesday morning.
Double Olympic medallist Kerr, who recently set a new world record for the distance, cruised to victory in his heat. He engaged with the home crowd during the final 200m, expressing his enjoyment of the atmosphere. Wightman, a fellow former world champion, secured second place in his heat, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown.
The men's mile final is expected to be a highlight of the Games, taking place on Saturday night. Neil Gourley, another world-class Scot, was also in action but was unable to qualify for the final due to injury.