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Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr Set for Epic 1500m Showdown at London DL

Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr Set for Epic 1500m Showdown at London DL

Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr will keep their rivalry alive at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in London on July 19.

Apr 11, 2025 by Nia Gibson
Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr Set for Epic 1500m Showdown at London DL

With just 15 days to go until the 15th season of the Diamond League kicks off, excitement is already building—especially with the announcement that middle-distance powerhouses Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr will go head-to-head in the men’s 1500m in London on Saturday, July 19.

A Clash of Middle-Distance Titans

This marquee matchup promises fireworks, as both athletes are at the top of their game and bring impressive credentials to the track.

Ingebrigtsen Eyes Redemption and Momentum

Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Norway’s distance phenom, is fresh off a dominant double victory at the 2024 World Indoor Championships, claiming gold in both the 1500m and 3000m. Known for his incredible range and tactical brilliance, Ingebrigtsen will be looking to sharpen his form ahead of the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.

At last summer’s Paris Olympics, he placed fourth in the 1500m but stormed back to win gold in the 5000m—further proving his versatility and resilience on the world stage.

Kerr: World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist

Great Britain’s Josh Kerr enters the race as the reigning 1500m World Champion and Olympic silver medalist from the Paris games. Kerr has emerged as one of Ingebrigtsen’s fiercest rivals, capable of matching him stride for stride when it counts.

Like his Norwegian counterpart, Kerr also owns a World Indoor 3000m title, a testament to his strength and

A Glimpse of What’s to Come in Tokyo

This race won’t just be a highlight of the Diamond League—it could be a preview of the next chapter in one of track & field’s most exciting rivalries, with both stars eyeing more global glory in Tokyo later this year.

You can catch all the action live on FloTrack. Don’t miss what promises to be one of the most electric 1500m showdowns of the year.

What Is The Diamond League Schedule For 2025?

The 2025 season will be the 16th edition of the Diamond League, and each meet typically features six or seven events for each gender, with each discipline being contested between four and seven times during the season to allow athletes enough chances to accumulate points.

Here is the complete schedule for 2025:

  • April 26 – Xiamen, China
  • May 3 – Shanghai/Suzhou, China
  • May 16 – Doha, Qatar
  • May 25 – Rabat, Morocco
  • June 6 – Rome
  • June 12 – Oslo, Norway
  • June 15 – Stockholm, Sweden
  • June 20 – Paris
  • July 5 – Eugene, Oregon (USA)
  • July 11 – Monaco
  • July 19 – London
  • Aug. 16 – Silesia, Poland
  • Aug. 20 – Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Aug. 22 – Brussels, Belgium
  • Aug. 27-28 – Zurich

FloTrack Is The Streaming Home For Many Track And Field Meets Each Year

Don’t miss all the track and field season action streaming on FloTrack. Check out the FloTrack schedule for more events.

FloTrack Archived Footage

Video footage from each event will be archived and stored in a video library for FloTrack subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscriptions.

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