Nice Britain’s Josh Kerr and Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen will resume their rivalry on the Diamond League assembly in London this summer season.
Reigning 1500m world champion Kerr and former Olympic 1500m champion Ingebrigtsen, who’ve a long-standing feud, are set to satisfy over the space on 19 July on the London Stadium of their first race towards one another on British soil.
“I’ve by no means shied away from the truth that I am making an attempt to be one of the best 1500m runner of our period, and which means profitable extra titles and working quicker occasions than everybody else,” mentioned 27-year-old Kerr.
“None of it comes simple and we’re all working laborious to realize our objectives.
“For me, that features racing a bit extra this summer season, however my aim for the yr is easy; I wish to defend my world title in Tokyo and all the things I do between every now and then, together with lining up on the London Athletics Meet, is targeted on attaining that aim.”
Kerr claimed 1500m bronze on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which passed off in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic, as Ingebrigtsen gained gold, however the Briton beat his rival to win the 2023 world title.
The 1500m closing on the 2024 Olympics was purported to be between the 2 of them however they had been overwhelmed to gold by American Cole Hocker.
Kerr completed with silver as Ingebrigtsen, 24, ended up in fourth, though the latter went on to win 5,000m gold.
“I like to race, and the London Diamond League is an ideal match for my schedule,” mentioned Ingebrigtsen.
“I’ve by no means been afraid to point out up and it felt good to return away from the World and European Indoor Championships with 4 gold medals.
“My focus is now on the summer season and returning to Tokyo – the place I gained my Olympic title in 2021 – to win international gold. Competing in London is an important a part of my build-up, and I do know the environment might be unbelievable.”