British Record Broken as Hocker Steals the Show
A Stunning Upset in the 1500m Norwegian phenom Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the Tokyo Olympic champion, took an early lead but couldn't maintain his pace in the final stretch, finishing a surprising fourth. This marks the third consecutive World Championship 1500m final where Ingebrigtsen has fallen short of gold, losing out to both Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman. info info info info info info info info info Josh Kerr, the Brit who ignited a fierce rivalry with Ingebrigtsen after his 2023 World Championship victory, claimed a sensational personal best and British record to secure silver. He had promised a historic race, and delivered. The stage was set for a thrilling showdown between Ingebrigtsen and Kerr, reminiscent of the Coe-Ovett rivalry. As the two titans battled on the final bend, it was the unassuming Cole Hocker who seized the moment, stealing the gold medal in a stunning upset.