# Kerr, Wightman and Myers set for mile showdown recalling 1954

Top middle-distance runners Josh Kerr, Jake Wightman, and rising star Myers will compete in a highly anticipated mile race, drawing comparisons to the legendary 1954 four-minute-mile milestone. The event revives a classic rivalry in British distance running and could signal a new chapter in the sport.

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- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/31/josh-kerr-jake-wightman-cameron-myers-commonwealth-games-mile) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:29 GMT