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Wightman finds GB's silver lining
Paisley Daily Express
|September 18, 2025
GREAT Britain's Jake Wightman claimed a stunning world 1500 metres silver medal after defending champion Josh Kerr pulled up in a final won by Portugal's Isaac Nader in Tokyo.
Wightman, the 2022 world champion, crossed the line in 3:34.12, just two one hundredths of a second behind the gold medallist.
Kerr fought his way through and finished the race last, clearly struggling, Kenya's Reynold Cheruiyot collected bronze in 3:34.25, and Dutch favourite Niels Laros was fifth in 3:34.52.
Neil Gourley came 10th in the first final the Scottish trio had raced together since the 2019 world championship final in Doha.
Wightman told BBC Sport: "All I knew today was I was going to try to run to win.
"Whether that got me the win, second or third, however high up, I would just be happy I walked away with it.
This story is from the September 18, 2025 edition of Paisley Daily Express.
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