World · Singapore Bureau
Kerr and Ingebrigtsen set for 1,500m showdown in Budapest
Scottish runner Josh Kerr and Norwegian rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen will compete in the 1,500 metres at a prestigious Budapest meet in September. The field will also feature American Cole Hocker and world champion Isaac Nader.
LSN Singapore ·
Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen are set to renew their rivalry on the track when they compete in the 1,500 metres at the Budapest meet scheduled for 11-13 September.
The two runners have established themselves as leading contenders in the middle-distance event, with their head-to-head contests generating significant interest in the global athletics calendar. Their participation in the Hungarian capital underscores the meet's status as a marquee competition for elite distance runners.
The field will be strengthened by the presence of American runner Cole Hocker and world champion Isaac Nader, creating a competitive lineup that promises to deliver compelling racing. The combination of top-tier athletes competing over three days positions the Budapest meet as a significant fixture in the international athletics calendar.
The September contest will provide another opportunity for the rivalry between Kerr and Ingebrigtsen to take centre stage, with both runners looking to assert their dominance in the 1,500m distance.