Jake Wightman: podcast appearances and interviews

Jake Wightman, born on 11 July 1994, is a British middle-distance runner specializing mainly in the 1500 metres. His athletic achievements include winning the gold medal at the 2022 World Championships, marking the first global gold in a middle-distance event for a British male since Seb Coe's victory at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Wightman has also secured medals at the European Athletics Championships, earning a bronze in 2018 and a silver in 2022 for the 800 metres. Additionally, he has earned bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and 2022. Despite facing injury challenges in the two years following his world title, Wightman made a strong comeback, winning the silver medal in the 1500 metres at the 2025 World Athletic Championships. He holds two Scottish records for the 800 metres and 1000 metres and has been crowned British champion twice.