Ingebrigtsen, Kerr Rivalry Heats Up at London Meet

Norwegian Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen and British world champion Josh Kerr are set to reignite their rivalry at the London Athletics Meet on July 19, as part of the Wanda Diamond League. This will be their first race against each other on British soil since their memorable face-off in Budapest, where Kerr defeated Ingebrigtsen to claim the world 1500m title. The rivalry has been intense, with both athletes sharing victories; Ingebrigtsen secured gold at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, while Kerr won silver at the Paris Olympics 2024. Both athletes have expressed a strong focus on their upcoming goals, with Ingebrigtsen aiming to return to Tokyo for global gold and Kerr eager to defend his world title. The event is expected to draw a large crowd, adding to the competitive atmosphere between these two top-distance runners.