Josh Kerr Claims $150,000 Ultimate Championship 1500m Title Amidst Withdrawals

The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship has concluded, with Scottish runner Josh Kerr securing a dominant victory in the men's 1500m final. Kerr's win, worth $150,000, capped off a stellar season for the athlete, who made his victory look effortless as he overtook rivals Yared Nuguse and Cam Myers in the final lap.

This new championship format saw several high-profile athletes withdraw from key events. Notably, Jakob Ingebrigtsen pulled out of the highly anticipated 1500m showdown with Kerr, while Keely Hodgkinson competed in the women's 800m despite revealing a torn hamstring, ultimately finishing second to Audrey Werro.