Josh Kerr ‘to be worshipped as a hero’ back home after silver medal win

A Scottish athlete who won a silver medal in the 1500m at the Olympics will be treated “as a hero” by aspiring runners on his return to Scotland, according to his first-ever coach.Josh Kerr finished behind Cole Hocker of the US in the race in Paris.The 26-year-old honed his craft at the Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh and it was full of coaches, fans and friends cheering him on on Tuesday.Eric Fisher, Kerr’s first-ever coach, had mixed emotions as the runner’s achievement took Team GB’s total number of medals up to 45.Mr Fisher, who began coaching Kerr when he was just eight, said: “I suppose I am sad but at the same time delighted.“He got a silver, so we won’t give up on him! He’s got a bronze and silver, and in four years’ time the gold to get the a full set.“These kids will be waiting to welcome Josh back into the stadium.