Josh Kerr

Does having a Scottish accent make you faster?

It’s working for Josh Kerr. Since signing with the Beasts in 2018, Josh has run the fastest 1500m ever recorded on US soil in 3:31.55, claimed the British Championship 1500m title, and medaled in his Olympic debut, claiming a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics men’s 1500m with a blistering 3:29.05.

Off the track

Josh works with the Brooks Booster Club helps young runners find their stride.

“My favorite memory from Tokyo was coming down the home-stretch of the 1500m final. I ran the best race of my life on the biggest stage, in the fastest Olympic 1500m to date, and I accomplished exactly what I said I would do, which was to run in the Olympic final for a medal.”

Josh Kerr standing with medal around his neck

Lightning Round

How did you start running?

I started at summer camp. I did as many sports as I could. Then other sports just kept dropping off and I was left with just running.

Which athletes or influential people do you look up to?

My brother, who is a professional rugby player. He has had so many injury problems that he never takes any game time for granted, it reminds me to do the same.