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'These are my roots and this is my blood' - Kerr on why Commonwealth mile glory matters to him

'These are my roots and this is my blood' - Kerr on why Commonwealth mile glory matters to him
BBC Scotland Tuesday 21 July 2026, 21:00 UTC 1 min read
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Josh Kerr didn't dream about being the fastest person ever to run a mile when he was a kid. He dreamed of pulling on a Scotland vest in the Commonwealth Games.

Josh Kerr didn't dream about being the fastest person ever to run a mile when he was a kid. He dreamed of pulling on a Scotland vest in the Commonwealth Games.
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