Torun 2026, Day 2: Nadia Battocletti and Josh Kerr win competitive 3000m titles in Kujawy Pomorze

World Indoor Athletics Championship: GB’s Josh Kerr wins gold in the men’s 3000 metres

Brilliance and controversy often go hand in hand for Josh Kerr, and his latest triumph at the world indoor 3,000m event in Toruń was no exception. After clinching victory in a dramatic race, Kerr added flair to his win by mimicking Stephen Curry’s iconic ‘night night’ celebration, aimed squarely at his rival, Cole Hocker. The gesture carried added significance, as Hocker had used the same celebration after defeating Kerr at the Millrose Games ea…

Torun 2026, Day 2: Nadia Battocletti and Josh Kerr win competitive 3000m titles in Kujawy Pomorze

In a thrilling women’s 3000m final, Italy’s Nadia Battocletti executed a perfectly timed finish to claim victory in a dramatic, closely fought race. Similarly, in the men’s race, Great Britain’s Josh Kerr surprised the field by launching an early, sustained sprint to the line, showcasing remarkable determination. Jessica Hull, AUS, bronze, Nadia Battocletti, Italy, Emily MacKay, USA, W 3000 meters, photo by World Athletics Kazakhstan’s Norah Je…