British athletes Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr are preparing to challenge world records during this Saturday’s Diamond League meet at London Stadium. Hodgkinson, the Olympic champion, will compete in the women’s 800m at 15:51 BST, aiming to surpass Jarmila Kratochvilova’s long-standing mark of 1:53.28 set in 1983. Despite a season hindered by minor injuries and tactical challenges, Hodgkinson maintains that her primary objective is to return to winning form.
Simultaneously, 2023 world champion Josh Kerr will attempt to claim the men’s mile world record at 15:36 BST. Currently held by Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999 at 3:43.13, the record is firmly in Kerr’s sights. The Scottish runner has employed specialized aerodynamic equipment to assist his bid and will race alongside competitors including Yared Nuguse.
The event also features a deep field of international talent, such as pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and sprinter Julien Alfred, alongside British competitors like Zharnel Hughes and Dina Asher-Smith. Fans can follow the competition starting at 13:00 BST via BBC One, BBC iPlayer, or through digital live text updates provided by the BBC Sport website and app.
