Flight of the Kiwis – Geordie Beamish and Hamish Kerr
Geordie Beamish and Hamish Kerr led a record medal haul for New Zealand at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Beamish won gold in the 3000m steeplechase, while Kerr took gold in the high jump.
Their success continued a "special bond" between the two athletes, which began when they won as teenagers at the New Zealand High School Championships in 2014.
- In 2024, Kerr won the high jump at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow.
- Beamish then took the 1500m title.
- In Tokyo, Beamish won the 3000m steeplechase gold, followed by Kerr's high jump success.
A "special bond" between the two athletes.
Author's summary: Kiwi athletes win record medals.