Athletics-‘I’m Not Going to Lose’: Kerr Welcomes Ingebrigtsen Clash in Budapest
Kerr says the $10 million event is his final target after a record season, while Ingebrigtsen returns from injury for the first time in 11 months.
- World mile record holder Josh Kerr faces long-time rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen at the Ultimate Championships in Budapest this weekend, marking their first head-to-head meeting in two years.
- Tensions flared after Kerr skipped last month's European Championships, prompting Ingebrigtsen to claim athletes who bypass major competitions are "ruining" the sport. Kerr dismissed the criticism.
- Having smashed the 27-year-old mile world record in London, Kerr arrives in Budapest after a stellar season and Commonwealth Games gold. He prioritizes selecting specific races to avoid injuries.
- Winners at the Ultimate Championships will receive $150,000 from a record $10 million prize pot. Kerr insists his primary motivation remains strengthening his claim as the era's dominant 1,500-metre runner.
- At 28, Kerr is targeting the 2027 World Championships and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, emphasizing that the next three years are critical to his career. He remains focused on long-term success beyond this season.
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Athletics-'I'm not going to lose': Kerr welcomes Ingebrigtsen clash in Budapest
Sept 9 (Reuters) - Josh Kerr says World Athletics' new Ultimate Championships have given him one final target after a stellar season, while the chance to face long-time rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen again only adds to the appeal.
‘I’m not going to lose, but excited to go and race’: Josh Kerr welcomes Ingebrigtsen clash in Budapest
Their first head-to-head meeting in two years is likely to provide plenty of intrigue in Budapest. Their rivalry has helped define the men’s 1,500 metres in recent years, producing thrilling races and plenty of off-track sparring.
‘I’m not going to lose’: Kerr welcomes Ingebrigtsen clash in Budapest
Josh Kerr says World Athletics’ new Ultimate Championships have given him one final target after a stellar season, while the chance to face long-time rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen again only adds to the appeal. Their first head-to-head meeting in two years is likely to provide plenty of intrigue in Budapest. Their rivalry has helped define the […]
Athletics-‘I’m not going to lose’: Kerr welcomes Ingebrigtsen clash in Budapest - Regional Media News
By Lori Ewing Sept 9 (Reuters) - Josh Kerr says World Athletics' new Ultimate Championships have given him one final target after a stellar season, while the chance to face long-time rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen again only adds to the appeal. Their first head-to-head meeting in [...]
Athletics-‘I’m not going to lose’: Kerr welcomes Ingebrigtsen clash in Budapest
By Lori Ewing Sept 9 (Reuters) - Josh Kerr says World Athletics' new Ultimate Championships have given him one final target after a stellar season, while the chance to face long-time rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen again only adds to the appeal. Their first h...
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