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Jake Wightman reveals how he overcame ‘very bleak years’ to land silver medal at World Athletics Championships

The Briton produced an outstanding run to claim 1500m silver to complete a remarkable comeback from injury, with defending champion and Team GB colleague Josh Kerr pulling up injured before finishing last

The Independent UK

World Athletics Championships: Great Britain clinch first medal as Jake Wightman takes silver in 1500m

Reigning world champion Josh Kerr pulled up with an injury midway through the race

Evening Standard

Over the Moon: American vaulter savours gold of her own

With Nina Kennedy absent through injury, American Katie Moon has won a third world pole vault title in Tokyo.

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Jake Wightman’s ‘perfect fairytale’ denied on the line by Isaac Nader surge

Great Britain’s Jake Wightman claimed a stunning world 1500m silver medal after the defending champion Josh Kerr pulled up in a final won by Portugal’s Isaac Nader in Tokyo

The Guardian - UK

Jake Wightman secures 1500m world silver as Josh Kerr pulls up in Tokyo final

Portugal’s Isaac Nader triumphed, with Dutch favourite Niels Laros finishing fifth.

The Independent UK

World Athletics Championships live: Kerr and Wightman have hearts broken in dramatic 1500m final

Kerr was hobbled on the way round as he tried to retain his 1500m title before fellow Brit Wightman was heartbreakingly pipped on the line by Isaac Nader of Portugal

The Independent UK

The unexpected twist to Josh Kerr’s shot at World Championship glory

The Scot is aiming to win back-to-back 1500m titles and while there are still threats to his crown, Kerr knows there will be something missing when he lines up in Tokyo

The Independent UK

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GB and NI trio show clear Scottish athletics pathway ahead of 1500m final

The National (Scotland)

Confident Josh Kerr sends 'bring it' message to gold medal challengers

Confident Josh Kerr sends 'bring it' message to gold medal challengers.

The National (Scotland)

Josh Kerr ready for ‘real battle’ as Niels Laros qualifies quickest for world 1500m final

Defending champion Kerr will be joined in the final by fellow Scots Jake Wightman and Neil Gourley.

The Independent UK

World Athletics Championships live: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shatters record as GB’s Matt Hudson-Smith misses out on final

After Mondo Duplantis proved unstoppable again in the pole vault on Monday in Tokyo, superstars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Faith Kipyegon feature on day four

The Independent UK

Josh Kerr cruises through as Jakob Ingebrigtsen goes out in 1500m shock

Josh Kerr’s storied rivalry with Jakob Ingebrigtsen will not be renewed at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after the Norwegian failed…

The National (Scotland)

Jakob Ingebrigtsen explains 1500m shock with new goal after ‘reality check’

The Norwegian was dumped out in the 1500m heats after a year struggling with injury

The Independent UK

Kerr: I enjoy my rivalry with Ingebrigtsen, but my focus is retaining my world title

Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen have developed a fierce rivalry over the past few years but the Scot is adamant he's no more desperate to beat the…

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Susan Egelstaff: Is there cause for optimism about what follows golden generation?

The current generation of Scottish athletes, which included the likes of Josh Kerr, Jake Wightman and Laura Muir, won't last forever. So are there…

The National (Scotland)

2025 UK Athletics Championships carry more intrigue than they have for years

At times, the UK Athletics Championships fail to spark much interest but given the strength of competition this year, this weekend's event carries…

The Guardian - UK

Hunter Bell contends with double trouble after winning London Diamond League 800m

Georgia Hunter Bell, a 1500m specialist, said she will reach out to Kelly Holmes over her worlds dilemma while Phanuel Koech stunned home hope Josh Kerr in the men’s 1500m

The National (Scotland)

London Athletics Meet to showcase the best of the best, including the top Scots

Today's London Athletics Meet boasts a truly outstanding line-up, and with the likes of Scotland's Josh Kerr and Laura Muir in action, there's much…

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Jake Wightman: There's life in this old dog yet

Jake Wightman had endured an injury-hit two years since becoming world 1500m champion but after regaining his fitness, he's desperate to be back on…

The National (Scotland)

David Ovens: Athletics is, and has been for some time, Scotland's leading sport

Scottishathletics chair, David Ovens, believes his sport is in as healthy a place as its ever been, but he will, he says, never become complacent.

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: Can Andy Murray give Novak Djokovic what he needs in Australia?

Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open - but can the Scot give the greatest tennis player who's ever lived what he needs to…

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: If all goes to plan, 2025 could be a thriller for Scottish sport

If all goes to plan, 2025 could be a thriller for Scottish sport. Here's what I'll be looking out for over the next twelve months.

The Independent UK

Three finals, the same mistake: Has Jakob Ingebrigtsen been left behind in the 1500m?

The Norwegian has encountered a familiar problem after Cole Hocker stunned both him and world champion Josh Kerr to claim 1500m gold at Paris 2024

The Independent UK

Jake Wightman forced to pull out of Paris 2024 due to hamstring injury

Elliot Giles will replace Wightman in the 800 metres.

The Independent UK

Jake Wightman ruled out of Paris Olympics as Team GB confirm 800m replacement

The 2022 1,500m world champion was due to feature in the 800m after skipping British trials due to injury

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