Josh Kerr embraced his home Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, taking time to pose for selfies, sign autographs and share the experience widely on social media after winning mile gold. The Scottish athlete, who set a mile world record of three minutes 42.66 seconds in London last month, said he wanted to inspire the young athletes and fans who came to watch him, believing anyone growing up in Scotland has the potential to become one of the sport's best.

Kerr, 28, ran the mile in Glasgow just over 11 seconds slower than his world record but still delighted crowds at Scotstoun, a track where he used to compete as a child. His medal ceremony was an emotional occasion, with the Edinburgh-born runner struggling to hold back tears as Flower of Scotland played, surrounded by family, his first coach and childhood training partners. He described the week as thoroughly enjoyable, reconnecting with old friends and the city where he grew up dreaming of emulating athletes he saw compete at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.