Josh Kerr has been named Scotland’s athlete of the year for the third time in four years after a record-breaking 2026.
The 29-year-old was recognised for a standout year in which he shattered the mile world record and won gold at both the World Indoor Championships and Commonwealth Games.
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“It puts a cap on an awesome end to the year,” Kerr said. “It’s been a long hard year, but I’m excited about it and looking forward to next year.
“The thing now with Scottish Athletics is you know you have to kind of be right at the top of what you’re doing to be able to even be in contention for these awards.
“There are no limits on what Scottish athletes can achieve. Any limits are just the ones you put on yourself.
“If you can dream big enough, and you really believe and put the work in, then you’re hopefully going to get as close as possible to it.
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“In some instances, you might get everything you want.”
Melanie Woods, who won double Commonwealth gold, was voted Para-athlete of the Year, with Sophie Thomas and Alistair Street named U20 Athlete of the Year and U18 Athlete of the Year respectively.
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