Scott: “So many people asked me, do you reckon he could do it? I’ve never been asked a question so many times in a week with no context. I didn’t need to know who they were referring to, or what he was about to do but I didn’t think he could do it, he really defied the odds”

Dan: “It was one of the most fun experiences I have to associate with the sport, being a part of that crowd when everyone was on their feet for Kerr was amazing and to share it with friends just adds a whole other level of appreciation.

To see a world record which has stood for longer than I've been alive get broken is very inspiring to say the least. I think Kerr’s openness about his training and goals as well as how Brooks have shown their innovations has been incredible for the sport, especially from a self described geek’s perspective.

That, Keely winning at home and England making it to the semis, it’s a promising time to be the future of British sports.” 

100m to go, he kicks and he kicks HARD.

Matt and Dan break down their favourite moments of the day:

“All eyes were on Kerr and Nuguse. We were sat at the stands doing mental gymnastics trying to figure out how Kerr was going to run 55.6s. 200m goes by, he was on pace. 400m goes by, still on pace. 800m, he’s still going. 1000m, it was a 2:30 something? 2.25? NO, 2:18, ridiculous. 

From that point we all. started believing. With 1 lap to go, everyone is stood up in the stadium, we’re going to witness a world record. 

100m to go, he kicks and he kicks HARD. He’s was on the wavelights…now past the wavelights. The crowd’s going wild, we have no idea how this has just happened.” 

Although Kerr took the spotlight that day, here’s a few other things the boys wanted to add about their day out.

[Men’s 400mH]

“It’s incredible to see Warholm run a world lead and meeting record. He’s really come back into form for Europeans and World Championships. 

[Women’s 3000m]

Jess Hull was always strongest in the field, probably all thanks to the training in Bushy Park. Credit to Hannah Nutall for taking the race by the scruff of the neck too.

[Men’s 800m]

There were a lot of them on pace for the world record for about 400m, Wanyonyi really wanted it but they just missed out, from 600m they were swimming. Our eyes were truly on Pattison but Mark English came through, he was just the quickest at the last 200m”

Overall, the boys had a great day out. Cheering in the stands, understanding the hard work that each athlete has put into their training to perform on this day, truly inspiring and what a moment to share with friends.