Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr target gold at 2026 World Indoors
Team GB stars Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr will lead the British medal charge at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun.
The three-day event in Poland takes on added significance this year given the absence of an Olympic Games or outdoor World Championships in the 2026 calendar.
Kerr renews rivalry with Hocker
Scottish distance runner Kerr will be determined to defend his 3,000m crown after a memorable victory in Glasgow two years ago.
The reigning world indoor champion faces a monumental challenge against Cole Hocker, his 1,500m nemesis from the Paris Olympic Games.
Meanwhile, Jeremiah Azu arrives in Torun looking to replicate the stunning 60m victory he secured in Nanjing last year.
The British sprinter must navigate a formidable field featuring Jamaican powerhouse Kishane Thompson alongside American duo Jordan Anthony and Trayvon Bromell.
Hodgkinson seeks 800m supremacy
Olympic gold medallist Hodgkinson is widely expected to dominate the women’s 800m event on the tight indoor track.
Her compatriot Georgia Bell will also be eyeing a podium finish when she lines up in a highly competitive women’s 1,500m field.
However, the British squad will be without 400m specialist Amber Anning, who has opted to skip the championships to prioritise the upcoming Commonwealth Games and European Championships.
Key schedule highlights
The action commences on Friday, 20 March, with a packed morning session featuring the early rounds of the heptathlon and 60m sprints.
Several major finals will be contested under the evening lights across the opening two days of competition.
- Friday: Men’s Triple Jump Final (6:35 PM) and Men’s 60m Final (8:22 PM)
- Saturday: Women’s 3000m Final (6:04 PM) and Men’s 3000m Final (6:22 PM)
- Saturday: Women’s 400m Final (7:40 PM) and Women’s 60m Final (8:20 PM)
