🏃♂️ Exclusive Interview with JOSH KERR | 1500m World Champion Talks First Ever Grand Slam Track Meet, his YouTube Channel and much more 🏆
In this exclusive sit-down, we talk with none other than Josh Kerr, the British middle-distance running sensation and reigning World Champion in the 1500 meters. Fresh off his incredible silver medal performance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and already a Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medalist, Josh brings a unique perspective on the evolution of elite racing. A key figure in global track & field and a standout on the Brooks Beasts Track Club, Josh opens up about the Debut of the Grand Slam Track League, his reaction to finishing 7th in the Men’s Short Distance category, and how he is using his YouTube channel to show insights and behind the scenes footage of running at the highest level.
📝 Josh Kerr’s Career Highlights:
• 🥈 2024 Olympic Silver Medalist – 1500m (Paris)
• 🥇 2023 World Athletics Champion – 1500m (Budapest)
• 🥉 2020 Olympic Bronze Medalist – 1500m (Tokyo)
• 🇬🇧 British Record Holder – Indoor Mile (3:48.87)
• 🏃♂️ NCAA Champion with University of New Mexico
• 🌎 One of only a few men in history to break 3:30 in the 1500m, 3:48 in the mile, and 7:30 in the 3000m
💥 PLUS: Josh reacts for the first time to the brand new Grand Slam Track League — what it means for pro athletes, how it might reshape the sport, and how the league will continue to evolve. You don’t want to miss this part of the convo!
Huge thank you to Josh Kerr for his time and courage to share his journey with us!
Josh Kerr YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshhKerr
Josh Kerr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshhkerr/?hl=en
Brooks Beast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooksbeaststc/?hl=en
Another big thank you to Grand Slam Track for sharing photos with us that were used in this Video. A truly new and innovative idea for the Sport of Track and Field that is showcasing the best talent in the world.
Grand Slam Track Website: https://www.grandslamtrack.com/
Grand Slam Track Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandslamtrack/?hl=en
👇 Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:54 How we met
2:04 Grand Slam Travel
5:53 Kingston Atmosphere
8:24 Grand Slam Race Reaction
10:54 Interrupted by Finn
13:08 1500 M Race Reaction
17:31 Josh Kerr YouTube Channel
22:21 Receiving Hate Online
27:03 800 M Race Reaction
29:31 Grand Slam Race Dynamic
34:01 Chasing Records over Money
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