Hamish Kerr wins high jump gold at World Athletics Championships

Wednesday 17 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 17 Sep 2025, 5:57pm

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Hamish Kerr won the men's high jump gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 29-year-old cleared 2.36 metres to secure New Zealand's second gold medal of the championships. Following his victory, Kerr celebrated with his family and friends.

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1. RNZWed 17 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Kerr completes Kiwi world double after Beamish tonic (opens in new tab)

   • Hamish Kerr celebrates high jump gold medal with beers outside 7-Eleven in Tokyo (opens in new tab) Wed 17 Sep 2025, 5:57pm
2. Otago Daily TimesWed 17 Sep 2025, 7:57am

   Hamish Kerr adds world high jump crown to Olympic title (opens in new tab)