How Glasgow's hometown hero Josh Kerr is relishing his battle for Commonwealth gold after shattering fastest mile world record, writes NIK SIMON... as Georgia Hunter-Bell cruises to 800m glory

Josh Kerr, a hometown hero in Glasgow, is competing for Commonwealth gold in the mile event after recently shattering the fastest mile world record. The Commonwealth Games are being held in Glasgow, where Kerr's image is prominently displayed on billboards at Glasgow Central station. In other athletics action, Georgia Hunter-Bell cruised to victory in the 800m event.