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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alan Smith

Josh Kerr claims he’s the best — and has the blueprint to beat Cole Hocker

Filled with the unbreakable confidence that has raised eyebrows and brought admiration in equal measure over the past five years, Josh Kerr is ready to take back what belongs to him.

Six months on from tearing a calf muscle when attempting to retain his 1500m world title, an injury which made his autumn a write-off, and 19 months since being outkicked by Cole Hocker in the Olympic final, Kerr will seek to re-establish his top dog credentials over double that distance at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland on Saturday night.

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