Millrose Games: Josh Kerr Opens Up About What It Is Really Like to Be a World Champion Ahead of Season Opener

USA track and field has more fans flocking to have a glimpse of the pre-Olympic races than any other sporting category. Recently, at the New Balance Grand Prix, the athletes have set the bars significantly high, which the gymnasts, swimmers, or equestrians will find hard to match. Out of all the events, the 1500m in particular garnered more attention on the emergence of a rising star. But the Millrose Games will have reigning champs on the podium, or not?

The Millrose Games is about to blow its bugle. With no televised GP indoor events in the UK in 2024, athletes have made their way to New York. At the Nike Track and Field Center, iconic athletes will face off against each other. Among them, the name of Josh Kerr is gaining prominence for several reasons

Eyeing the Millrose Games took Kerr back to the World Championships

Letsrundotcom has been making waves on account of inviting top athletes for a candid tete-a-tete or a ride along the athletic lines. In a podcast named “World champion Josh Kerr before 2 mile world record attempt at Millrose Games”, the 26-year-old opened up about being a World Champion and how he has wrapped his head around it. The question went, “How is it now handling all the expectations?” Kerr responded, “I think the expectations everybody has I already had of myself and so you know it’s not really it’s not really too much of a change”.

He further said that the external pressure does increase after finishing on top, but the mindset remains the same. He’s stepping foot on the heated Millrose track to defend his 1500m title, in his most awaited season opener. “Confidence is pretty high, but I’m ready to compete at a high level”, said he who has the coolest track look. Let’s trace back to see his history-making feat in Budapest.

Historic feat at the World Champions left the record holder behind

Having nabbed the world records in the 1500m, 2000m and 2 mile, Jakob Ingebrigtsen went head-on with Kerr at the WAC in Budapest. Though the former solidified his status with the 5000m gold, he fell short in the 1500m. In the mean time, it was Kerr who flew to victory donning his classic sunglasses.

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Clocking in at 3:29.38, Kerr not only left the fans in awe, but also the reigning champ himself. His statement after was proof that he’s not in a mood to mess around: “I knew it was my time to come away [with gold], and when you’re the underdog you come out and take what’s yours.” The same mindset he’s carrying forward in 2024 as well. Let’s get a taste of his victory again.

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