Athletics: Kerr leaves Commonwealth Games high jump title defence up in the air
Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr is traveling to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, but his participation remains uncertain due to recent training breaks. Athletics New Zealand confirms the final decision on whether he competes will be made closer to the event start date.
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High jumper Hamish Kerr will travel to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games, but whether he will attempt to defend his title remains uncertain.
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