Kerr’s track conflict with the Norwegian is one of the fiercest and most eagerly anticipated of the Games
Pumped-up Josh Kerr says he is preparing for WAR in his bid to bring home gold from Paris. The Scottish 1500m world champion insists he is the best on the planet and will prove it by blowing away rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the State de France to add a first Olympic gold to his collection.
“The headlines will be me versus him but I will be racing those other guys on the line too. I’m the best in the world. This is the best system, I have the best coaches and I’m looking to go to war.” He also beat Ingebrigtsen in the Bowerman Mile in May, setting a new British record time of 3.45.34. With his head now firmly on Paris, Kerr has no doubts he has improved since taking the world title 12 months ago. And he reckons the momentum that followed fellow Scot Jake Wightman’s world success two years ago is now firmly in his court.
But don’t for a minute confuse it with arrogance. Below the fierce competitive surface is a man who cares deeply about the sport and giving something back. Crossing the line first matters to him. But so does his status as a role model to the next generation of Olympic hopefuls.
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