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  • Kerr storms to 1500m win in ‘Superb’ display

    Kerr storms to 1500m win in ‘Superb’ display

    Josh Kerr Claims Ultimate Champion Title in Men’s 1500m at Budapest

    Great Britain’s Josh Kerr delivered a decisive finish to win the men’s 1500m and secure the event’s Ultimate Champion crown in Budapest. The British middle-distance runner powered ahead on the final corner, sealing victory in a race that highlighted his tactical strength and finishing speed.

    Kerr’s Winning Move on the Final Bend

    The championship race came down to the last lap, where Kerr positioned himself perfectly before launching his kick entering the final corner. His acceleration off the bend created separation from the field, allowing him to cross the line first and claim the top prize in the 1500m discipline.

    Ultimate Champion Status Confirmed

    With this victory, Kerr earns the designation of Ultimate Champion for the men’s 1500m, adding a significant title to his growing list of international accolades. The win in Budapest underscores his consistency at the highest level of the sport and reinforces Great Britain’s presence in global middle-distance running.

  • Usain Bolt: “Today I would run the 100 meters in 9.40”

    Usain Bolt: “Today I would run the 100 meters in 9.40”

    Usain Bolt, serving as ambassador for World Athletics’ new “Ultimate Championship” in Budapest this Friday through Sunday, predicted that modern track surfaces and advanced footwear would have pushed his own times even lower. The Jamaican legend, who holds world records in both the 100 and 200 meters, turned 40 recently and assessed the current state of international athletics in an interview with La Gazzetta.

    Bolt Projects Faster Times With Modern Technology

    Reflecting on today’s equipment, Bolt stated that “he would have run somewhat faster than 9.40 in the 100 meters. And in the 200 meters perhaps under 19, a mark I really would have liked to achieve”.

    Events Beyond the Sprints Capture His Attention

    While his legacy rests on the shortest races, Bolt revealed a broader fascination with the sport. He highlighted that “apart from my distances, I always passionately follow the 800 meters, which are now almost a sprint race, and the 110-meter hurdles. Then I think the javelin throw should be valued more, since its protagonists are true phenomena”.

    “Except for my distances, I always follow the 800 meters with passion, which is now almost a sprint race”

    Usain Bolt

    Rivals Past and Present

    Asked which athletes from history he would have liked to face, Bolt named “Maurice Greene, because he was a showman, and Michael Johnson, because he dominated”. Regarding current competitors, he diplomatically selected a few compatriots: “there are so many, and not to offend anyone, I will mention some of my compatriot sprinters: Oblique Seville, world champion in the 100 meters, and the twins Tia and Tina Clayton”.

    Records Safe for Now, But Family Looms

    On the longevity of his 9.58-second 100m and 19.19-second 200m marks, Bolt remained confident: “Will my records be broken? Not soon, I don’t see anyone capable. But I have two children…” He reiterated the stance later, saying “Not soon, I don’t see anyone capable. But I have two children…”

    When asked about his legendary status, he emphasized that “it means being on the same level as champions like Muhammad Ali and Pelé: an extraordinary effect”.

    Advice to His Younger Self

    Bolt acknowledged a career regret, advising his younger self to work harder: “I was wrong to think that talent was enough. If I had believed that, my first Olympic Games, Athens 2004, would have been different”.

    Robot Racing Fails to Impress

    The sprint icon dismissed exhibition races against machines, calling them “Fun, but they didn’t excite me too much.”