Josh Kerr secures world indoor 3,000m title to seal injury comeback

Great Britain’s Josh Kerr has completed a remarkable comeback from injury to reclaim the world indoor 3,000m title in Poland.

The 28-year-old crossed the finish line in seven minutes 35.56 seconds to secure his nation’s first medal of the championships.

His stunning victory arrived just six months after a devastating calf tear ruined his 1500m world title defence in Tokyo.

Overpowering Olympic rivals

The highly anticipated final featured a complete line-up of Olympic 1500m medallists going head-to-head for podium positions.

Now a three-time world champion, the resilient athlete timed his decisive move perfectly on the final lap to distance himself from the chasing pack.

American standout Cole Hocker, who previously denied the Briton Olympic gold in 2024, was unable to match the blistering late sprint and settled for silver.

Avenging recent defeats

Hocker had out-kicked his rival earlier this season over two miles at the Millrose Games, setting the stage for a tense rematch.

However, the American found no response to the ultimate dash for gold on the global indoor stage.

Frenchman Yann Schrub completed the medal places by taking a hard-fought bronze behind the leading duo.

This latest triumph elegantly mirrors the gold medal the Scottish runner claimed in the exact same event on home soil in Glasgow two years ago.