Josh Kerr leads BBC Sports Personality odds after world‑record mile

Scottish middle‑distance runner Josh Kerr set a new world record for the mile and won the World Indoors gold medal in Poland, extending his streak of international successes for Scotland. His performance has propelled him to the front of the betting market for the 2026 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, with William Hill offering odds of 3/1, making him the favourite ahead of England’s Jude Bellingham (4/1) and other top athletes.

William Hill spokesman Lee Phelps said, “Josh Kerr’s stunning mile world record last weekend initially saw him shorten into 5/1 for BBC Sports Personality of the Year, but support has continued throughout the week and he’s now been backed into outright favouritism at 3/1.” The odds reflect Kerr’s rising profile after a period in which Scottish athletes have secured medals at 11 of the last 12 major track and field championships.