Florida, May 3 -- Britain's Josh Kerr claimed victory in the men's 1500m as the second meeting of the inaugural Grand Slam Track season got under way in Miami.

The world champion sprinted clear in the home straight for his first win of the series on Friday.

Kerr, who won silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics, clocked three minutes 34.51 seconds to finish ahead of Olympic bronze medallist Yared Nuguse and Olympic champion Cole Hocker.

The men's short distance contenders will also race over 800m on Saturday to determine the overall slam winner for the discipline - and the recipient of $100,000 (£79,500).

Two-time Olympic 100m medallist Fred Kerley did not compete in Miami after he was arrested by police on Friday, Grand Slam Track said ...