Person in history
Josh Kerr
Josh Kerr, Scottish runner
Life at a glance
- Born
- 1997 · October 8
- Age this year
- 29No death recorded in our data
- Known as
- athletics competitor, middle-distance runner. Citizenship: United Kingdom
- Born
- 29th anniversary of their birth this year
Their story
Who they were
Personal life Kerr and his wife Larimar reside in Albuquerque, New Mexico . He enjoys listening to audiobook podcasts. [ 1 ] Kerr's team includes a personal chef, nutritionist, physiotherapist, chiropractor, and strength and conditioning experts. [ 1 ] ^ a b Ingle, Sean (3 August 2026). "Josh Kerr: 'What has running taught me about life? If you are determined enough, you can 100% do it' " . The Guardian . ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 7 August 2026 .
Josh Kerr is a Scottish middle-distance runner who has held the world record in the mile since 2026, with a time of 3:42.66. In the 1500 metres, Kerr won gold at the 2023 World Championships, silver at the 2024 Summer Olympics, and bronze at the 2020 Summer Olympics. In 2026 he won the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in the event. In the mile, he is the 2026 Commonwealth Games champion. In the 3000 metres, Kerr is the 2024 and 2026 world indoor champion. As a junior,
Early life
Educated at: University of New Mexico and George Watson's College.
Early life and background Kerr was born on 8 October 1997 in Edinburgh , Scotland. [ 1 ] His mother works as a physiotherapist, and his father is a former rugby player. His older brother Jake is a professional rugby player. Kerr began running with the Edinburgh Athletics Club at the age of eight. He was educated at George Watson's College . [ 2 ] At 16, he started reaching out to athletic coaches at colleges in the United States,
Path and career
Professional competition 2018–2020: Early professional career Kerr at the 2019 Millrose Games Kerr turned professional in June 2018, forgoing his senior year of eligibility in the NCAA. [ 1 ] He signed a sponsorship deal with Brooks Sports , a Seattle-based company, to train under coach Danny Mackey as part of the Brooks Beasts Track Club . He divided his training time between Seattle and Albuquerque. In August 2019, he participated in the 1500 m at the British Athletics Championships ,
Why this date
Josh Kerr appears on our October 8 calendar for 1997 as a birth entry.
The world when they were born
Other entries we record for 1997.
- May 11Deep Blue (chess computer)
- May 101997 Qayen earthquake
- September 11Kurkse tragedy
- July 22Eiichiro Oda
- September 14Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express
Born the same day
Contemporaries — born the same year
- 1997Nico HoernerMay 13
- 1997Dennis Smith Jr.November 25
- 1997Luis Díaz (footballer, born 1997)January 13
- 1997Francesco BagnaiaJanuary 14
- 1997Lauri MarkkanenMay 22
- 1997Kodak BlackJune 11
- 1997Steven KwanSeptember 5
- 1997Jackie YoungSeptember 16
Sources
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“Josh Kerr”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/josh-kerr, accessed October 26, 2026.
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Questions about Josh Kerr
When was Josh Kerr born?
October 8 1997.
How old would Josh Kerr be today?
29 this year, based on the birth year we hold. We have no death record for them in our data, which is not proof either way.
Who else was born on October 8?
Camila Rossi, Sara Sorribes Tormo, Angus T. Jones and others — the list is on this page and on the date page.
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