Josh Kerr
Josh Kerr is a British middle-distance runner aiming to break the mile world record.
Notable Quotes
"Everything's going extremely smoothly."View Story →
"I just want to put my name up against some of the best Brits in the history of the sport and I want to be known as the best miler in history."View Story →
"Even if you're not happy with today - I don't know how - to be able to do that at your age and win consistently - we are so lucky to have athletes consistently showing up, and hopefully we can inspire the next generation to do the same."View Story →
"This is something we were dreaming about as kids."View Story →
"We rush through these moments so quickly. So I was just telling myself to slow down."View Story →
"Flower of Scotland playing versus the GB national anthem, it's just different."View Story →
"I was just trying to stay present and enjoy it."View Story →
"I have to take my time out there because they've waited and put their hard-earned money to come out and watch me perform."View Story →
"I'm just trying to create a moment for them."View Story →
"It's everything to me."View Story →
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