Who is Josh Kerr’s wife, Larimar Rodriguez?

SCOTTISH athletics superstar Josh Kerr arrives at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at the absolute pinnacle of distance running. The Olympic medallist, World Champion, and newly crowned One Mile World Record holder (3:42.66) takes centre stage on home soil as one of the marquee stars, backed by his wife Larimar Rodriguez. Josh Kerr with his wife Larimar Rodriguez Credit: Instagram Josh and Larimar have been engaged since 2021 Credit: PA Who is Josh Kerr? Born on October 8, 1997, Kerr began running when he was eight-years-old, having joined Edinburgh Athletics Club. Pursuing his athletics dreams, he left home at 17 and moved to the US to attend the University of New Mexico, in Albuquerque. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! In 2018, Kerr broke the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) 1500m record and went on to become a professional athlete. His breakthrough on the international stage came at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where he took home a bronze medal. He elevated his status by taking gold in the 1500m at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, and followed it up with a dramatic silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in a new British national record time of 3:27.79. Fresh off breaking Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old One Mile World Record – handy since Glasgow 2026 has reintroduced the Mile in place of the 1,500 metres – Kerr enters the 2026 Commonwealth Games as one of the undisputed leaders of Team Scotland. Fans will also recognise Kerr for his trademark Oakley sunglasses, which he wears during races as a psychological edge – and because he has a lucrative deal with the brand. He previously told The Telegraph: “I was a bit apprehensive initially [about racing in sunglasses] … but it makes me very laser focused, because nobody can see my eyes, especially in the [pre-race] call-room. Most read in Athletics “It’s fantastic. Someone was [once] swearing at me, ‘Are you looking at me?’ and I was like, ‘I’m not sure, mate, you don’t know where my eyes are looking’. “It’s a very intimidating thing for people. So it’s a nice little thing up my sleeve. Who is Josh Kerr’s wife Larimar Rodriguez? When Kerr isn’t busy competing on the track or training for his next championship, he takes time out with his wife Larimar Rodriguez, whom he credits as his strong support system. The pair first met at the University of New Mexico during Kerr’s very first week – Larimar is an athlete herself who previously coached track and field. In December 2021 he shared the exciting news that he had popped the question, sharing two photos. The excited athlete wrote the caption: “I couldn’t wait any longer, I’m so excited for our future,” alongside a heart and ring emoji. The pair spent a long time apart during Kerr’s preparations for the 2024 Olympics Credit: Instagram In 2023, Larimar completed medical school and began her residency as a doctor at the University of Miami. During the heavy preparation years leading into the Paris Olympics, the couple endured long-distance living while Kerr trained in Seattle and Larimar pursued her medical residency in Florida. Speaking about the separation at the time, Kerr said: “The best athletes are making sacrifices on a daily basis. “I don’t live in Scotland any more, I live over in the US [Seattle] away from my parents and family. I live in a different state to my fiancee as well. “I’ve put in the hard yards, I’ve done it an honest way and I know that if I come into a championship without missing any days through injury or illness then I’m going to be in a position to medal.” To further minimise distractions during training, Kerr even gave his phone to his partner. The substitute phone he received had only two apps installed: Fantasy Football and Duolingo, to help him enhance his Spanish skills. After navigating the distance, the couple officially married in 2025. Those sacrifices laid the foundation for his recent success, and with a World Championship gold, an Olympic silver, and a World Record all under his belt, are continuing to pay off on the world stage.