Kerr defends world record against Myers in Commonwealth Games mile race
Scotland's Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman face Australia's Cameron Myers in Saturday's Commonwealth Games mile race in Glasgow, echoing the 1954 "Miracle Mile" between Roger Bannister and John Landy. Kerr holds the world record at 3:42.66, while 20-year-old Myers is regarded as a potential all-time great despite his youth. The championship race lacks pacemakers, making tactics crucial.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 17:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 22:00 UTC
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