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Motion · S6M-10279 · 30 Aug 2023

Josh Kerr, World Athletics Champion

Lodged by Brian Whittle Members' Business Motion 38 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the achievement of the Edinburgh AC athlete, Josh Kerr, in winning the world 1,500m title in the recent World Championships in Budapest, contributing to a record-breaking World Championships for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team; further recognises that this follows on from a bronze medal that he won at the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020; notes that this is the second gold medallist in the world 1,500m in a row from athletes who are members of Edinburgh AC, following the gold medal won by Josh's teammate, Jake Whiteman, who won the same title in 2022; looks forward to both being healthy and battling for the Olympic title in Paris in 2024; notes that the Scottish athletes, Jemma Reekie, in the 800m, and Laura Muir, in the 1,500m, both made their respective finals; thanks all coaching staff and parents for their continuing support for these athletes, and the contribution of both sportscotland and UK Sport, and wishes these athletes, and all other Scottish athletes with their eyes on the Olympics, all the best in their preparation for Paris 2024.

Supporters (38)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.