Nice Britain’s Josh Kerr and Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen will resume their rivalry on the Diamond League assembly in London this summer time.
Reigning 1500m world champion Kerr and former Olympic 1500m champion Ingebrigtsen, who’ve a long-standing feud, are set to satisfy over the gap on 19 July on the London Stadium of their first race towards one another on British soil.
“I’ve by no means shied away from the truth that I am making an attempt to be the perfect 1500m runner of our period, and which means profitable extra titles and working sooner occasions than everybody else,” stated 27-year-old Kerr.
“None of it comes simple and we’re all working arduous to realize our targets.
“For me, that features racing a bit extra this summer time, however my objective for the 12 months is straightforward; I need to defend my world title in Tokyo and all the things I do between every now and then, together with lining up on the London Athletics Meet, is targeted on attaining that objective.”
Kerr claimed 1500m bronze on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which occurred in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic, as Ingebrigtsen received gold, however the Briton beat his rival to win the 2023 world title.
The 1500m closing on the 2024 Olympics was purported to be between the 2 of them however they have been overwhelmed to gold by American Cole Hocker.
Kerr completed with silver as Ingebrigtsen, 24, ended up in fourth, though the latter went on to win 5,000m gold.
“I like to race, and the London Diamond League is an ideal match for my schedule,” stated Ingebrigtsen.
“I’ve by no means been afraid to point out up and it felt good to return away from the World and European Indoor Championships with 4 gold medals.
“My focus is now on the summer time and returning to Tokyo – the place I received my Olympic title in 2021 – to win world gold. Competing in London is a vital a part of my build-up, and I do know the environment might be unbelievable.”
