I've been assuming Josh "Duck Duck" Kerr would rule out World Indoors because he of course will duck Jakob until the Olympics. However, with the recent news that Jakob is out of World Indoors and Grant Fisher is running Millrose...
Prediction: Josh ducks Grant, skips Millrose, and runs World Indoors.
At least if that happens I will feel free to keep calling him Duck Duck Kerr, so for that reason alone I hope it does.
It's interesting to speculate on athletes' choices and potential matchups. If Jakob is out of World Indoors and Grant Fisher is running Millrose, there could be room for Josh "Duck Duck" Kerr to make a strategic decision. Predicting that he might skip Millrose and opt for World Indoors, especially if it means avoiding a matchup with Grant, adds an intriguing element to the narrative.
The nickname "Duck Duck Kerr" adds a playful touch to the speculation, and if the scenario unfolds as predicted, it could indeed provide some humor and continuity to the nickname. Sports predictions often add excitement and anticipation to fans' experiences, and it'll be interesting to see how events unfold and whether your prediction comes to fruition. Enjoy following the developments in the world of athletics!
Not a chance he skips on Millrose, unless he's injured. The only reason the race is a 2 mile rather than 3k is because Kerr asked for it and has a good relationship with the meet organiser. It would be a total d!ck move to then skip the meet and I don't think that's Josh Kerr. When he says he's going to turn up, he does it
I’m sure whatever he is getting for his appearance fee at Milrose will keep him from changing plans. I also don’t think he views Grant as much of a rival as Jakob, so I don’t see him ducking out of this to avoid facing Grant. If anything, he probably sees Grant as someone to help keep the pace honest. Kerr obviously wants to win, but a loss to Grant isn’t as big of a blow to him compared to facing off and losing to Jakob. He won’t get a better opportunity at the indoor 2 mile than what he has now. Plus, I’d be pissed if I were the meet organizer and Kerr jumped ship after he requested the 2 mile.
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Not a chance he skips on Millrose, unless he's injured. The only reason the race is a 2 mile rather than 3k is because Kerr asked for it and has a good relationship with the meet organiser. It would be a total d!ck move to then skip the meet and I don't think that's Josh Kerr. When he says he's going to turn up, he does it
Remember who helps organize the field for Millrose--Ray Flynn, who is Kerr's agent. Wouldn't want to screw over your agent on a potential double dip day.
I've been assuming Josh "Duck Duck" Kerr would rule out World Indoors because he of course will duck Jakob until the Olympics. However, with the recent news that Jakob is out of World Indoors and Grant Fisher is running Millrose...
Prediction: Josh ducks Grant, skips Millrose, and runs World Indoors.
At least if that happens I will feel free to keep calling him Duck Duck Kerr, so for that reason alone I hope it does.
I get the funny shots we get to take at Kerr, it’s cool, but just want to confirm you understand Kerr’s issue isn’t ducking Jakob. it’s ducking race responsibilities that would throw off timing of the champs peak, one way or another. he raced and lost to Jakob in the lead up to world champs, and no doubt if they both needed the same tune up 1500 just before the olympics they would both have no issues racing eachother. Kerr and Jakob don’t give a crap what happens results-wise January to the olympics, guaranteed.
I get the funny shots we get to take at Kerr, it’s cool, but just want to confirm you understand Kerr’s issue isn’t ducking Jakob. it’s ducking race responsibilities that would throw off timing of the champs peak, one way or another. he raced and lost to Jakob in the lead up to world champs, and no doubt if they both needed the same tune up 1500 just before the olympics they would both have no issues racing eachother. Kerr and Jakob don’t give a crap what happens results-wise January to the olympics, guaranteed.
He ducked Jakob at Pre though, really no question about that one. I don’t think his skipping World Indoors has much to do with Jakob, but more his lines in the sand about competing too much to interfere with his peak as you note. And Jakob cares about races throughout the season, the hyper-focus is pretty unique to Kerr. Obviously it is the most important race to everyone, but each athlete frames it a different way. Kerr is the most all-or-nothing athlete there is.
I've been assuming Josh "Duck Duck" Kerr would rule out World Indoors because he of course will duck Jakob until the Olympics. However, with the recent news that Jakob is out of World Indoors and Grant Fisher is running Millrose...
Prediction: Josh ducks Grant, skips Millrose, and runs World Indoors.
At least if that happens I will feel free to keep calling him Duck Duck Kerr, so for that reason alone I hope it does.
I get the funny shots we get to take at Kerr, it’s cool, but just want to confirm you understand Kerr’s issue isn’t ducking Jakob. it’s ducking race responsibilities that would throw off timing of the champs peak, one way or another. he raced and lost to Jakob in the lead up to world champs, and no doubt if they both needed the same tune up 1500 just before the olympics they would both have no issues racing eachother. Kerr and Jakob don’t give a crap what happens results-wise January to the olympics, guaranteed.
Who said anything about Josh “Duck Duck” Kerr ducking Jakob last year?
You are not understanding that things get fundamentally different once you are the champ. Josh won worlds, claimed to be the best, then promptly earned his new nickname the remainder of the season. He now likes to call out all Jakobs weaknesses, yet absolutely refuses to admit that he got lucky Jakob was sick and 1-1.5 seconds slower than expected in the big race.
Check back when Josh’s plans “unexpectedly” change.
I've been assuming Josh "Duck Duck" Kerr would rule out World Indoors because he of course will duck Jakob until the Olympics. However, with the recent news that Jakob is out of World Indoors and Grant Fisher is running Millrose...
Prediction: Josh ducks Grant, skips Millrose, and runs World Indoors.
At least if that happens I will feel free to keep calling him Duck Duck Kerr, so for that reason alone I hope it does.
Compared to the Olympics, indoor track is irrelevant. Just training through would be fine.
Who said anything about Josh “Duck Duck” Kerr ducking Jakob last year?
You are not understanding that things get fundamentally different once you are the champ. Josh won worlds, claimed to be the best, then promptly earned his new nickname the remainder of the season. He now likes to call out all Jakobs weaknesses, yet absolutely refuses to admit that he got lucky Jakob was sick and 1-1.5 seconds slower than expected in the big race.
Check back when Josh’s plans “unexpectedly” change.
Well said. Duck duck is a jerk for calling out another competitor only AFTER he beat Jacob 1 time. Where Was that bravado BEFORE they raced.
Why would “duck duck” duck Fischer? They aren’t racing the same races?
I don’t like Kerr but there is no such thing as “ducking” a world indoor meet when you are a gold medalist , especially in an Olympic year. He has very little to gain from that based on his accomplishments. Did he duck Jakob last year after he won the WC and talked trash ? Yes. But that was after the most important meet. But if he feels he’s not ready to compete yet for whatever reason like not being in shape or having a minor injury that is a perfectly logical reason for a world champion to do.
Not a chance he skips on Millrose, unless he's injured. The only reason the race is a 2 mile rather than 3k is because Kerr asked for it and has a good relationship with the meet organiser. It would be a total d!ck move to then skip the meet and I don't think that's Josh Kerr. When he says he's going to turn up, he does it
I've been assuming Josh "Duck Duck" Kerr would rule out World Indoors because he of course will duck Jakob until the Olympics. However, with the recent news that Jakob is out of World Indoors and Grant Fisher is running Millrose...
Prediction: Josh ducks Grant, skips Millrose, and runs World Indoors.
At least if that happens I will feel free to keep calling him Duck Duck Kerr, so for that reason alone I hope it does.
If that happens. Shirts must be made. I love the name. All runners need nicknames.
He also said that World Indoors wouldn’t work with his outdoor schedule. If he now decided to go…it was all ducking
***I know it’s all still hypothetical
The interesting thing that I learned from Laura Muir's podcast with Citius Mag is that apparently the 3ks are straight finals. So, Josh could run 1 race only at World Indoors. Considering how weak the Brits are at the 3K distance, I'd imagine he'd be selected if he asked. Really no excuse to be honest. I could see the excuse if he had to run at British Trials or had 2 rounds at World Indoors etc. etc.