Josh Kerr surges to world indoor gold and makes ‘night night’ gesture at rival
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Scot wins 3,000m in 7min 35.56sec to regain title
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Kerr goads Cole Hocker with reprisal of celebration
Brilliance and controversy are never far apart when it comes to Josh Kerr. It is what makes him such a compelling athlete. And after storming to a thrilling world indoor 3,000m title here in Torun, the Briton was quick to apply a sharp twist of the knife.
As he crossed the line, Kerr made NBA star Steph Curry’s famous ‘night night’ celebration, putting both hands against his cheek to signify that he had put his opponent – in this case the Olympic 1500m champion Cole Hocker – to sleep.