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 fulfill 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 attempting to be one of the best 1500m runner of our period, and which means successful extra titles and operating quicker occasions than everybody else,” stated 27-year-old Kerr.
“None of it comes straightforward and we’re all working arduous to realize our targets.
“For me, that features racing a bit extra this summer time, however my purpose for the 12 months is easy; I wish to defend my world title in Tokyo and every little thing I do between every now and then, together with lining up on the London Athletics Meet, is targeted on reaching that purpose.”
Kerr claimed 1500m bronze on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which happened in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic, as Ingebrigtsen gained gold, however the Briton beat his rival to win the 2023 world title.
The 1500m ultimate on the 2024 Olympics was presupposed to be between the 2 of them however they had 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 come back 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 gained my Olympic title in 2021 – to win international gold. Competing in London is a vital a part of my build-up, and I do know the environment can be unimaginable.”
