Wightman

He said he believed the Greens' equality policy on trans rights, which prompted former MSPs Andy Wightman and Robin Harper to quit the party, was the "right one".

Showman Ingebrigtsen was denied by Britons Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman in his previous two high-profile bids for a world 1500m title - a rare gap on his extensive list of honours, which now features 19 international golds.

The 24-year-old Norwegian had to settle for indoor silver in 2022, as he did outdoors in both 2022 and 2023 - finishing second to Britons Jake Wightman and Josh Kerr - and will be determined to go one better here as he seeks to replicate that double on the global stage.

Laura Muir will aim for her 10th British title as she races in the women's 3,000m, and former world 1500m champion Jake Wightman is also in action.

When trainer Bill Wightman gave her a chance in the 1970s, he wanted to ensure she did not stand out from her competitors.