# Kerr vs Wightman for mile gold, Australians eye upset

At the Commonwealth Games, British runners Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman are tipped to battle for the men's mile title. However, a strong Australian contingent could threaten their hopes of a home win, making the race a key highlight for local fans.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/articles/c4gw6z2w5xdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:20:27 GMT