Scottish Josh Kerr ran the 1500 meter final, which Jakob Ingebrigtsen won. That race took place only half an hour after the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. In the press zone after the race, Kerr received the message from news, and he reacted immediately. – You gave me the news now. It is very sad. I send my condolences to the family. What a role model. This is tough news to take in now. I regret that, says Kerr to news. – Do you think your reaction is a common reaction in Great Britain? – With a heavy heart, yes, it is. But she lived a wonderful life and inspired many people. I am very grateful to him, he says. NUMBER SIX: Josh Kerr finished sixth in the Diamond League final in the 1500 metres. Photo: Ashley Landis / AP – Epic role Queen Elizabeth showed a clear interest in British sport throughout her 70 years as supreme leader of the British monarchy. She has taken part in several sporting events both at home and abroad, awarded a number of medals, and had an extra passion for riding. In 2012, she played a major role in the implementation of the London Olympics in 2012. Sebastian Coe, head of the International Athletics Federation, has his greatest memory of Queen Elizabeth from those games. – She played an epic role in the opening ceremony, by agreeing to do the James Bond filming. It set the standard as the most unexpected blink of an eye in all opening ceremonies, and I think the best opening ceremony of all time, says Coe to news. LEGENDARY: Queen Elizabeth teamed up with James Bond actor Daniel Craig. Photo: – / AFP Received the message in the stands Coe received the message as he sat with British athletics fans during the event in Zurich on Thursday. – We were all sad, we were speechless. None of us can think of a time in our lives when the Queen was not with us. She was always there. The continuity and friendship she shared with Great Britain, and with so many countries all over the world, will be missed, he says further. IN MOURNING: Sebastian Coe. Photo: Steph Chambers / AFP – What do you want to remember most about the Queen? – Her life is summed up with an exemplary commitment to public service and duty. I can’t think of another person who has contributed so much, and given so much over a long period of time. And her general interest and warmth for people. It’s something I always want to think about, says Coe. He thinks it will be a sad atmosphere when he finally returns to England. On Friday, the news came that the British authorities are declaring national mourning. – But I also think that people will reflect warmly on her contribution. I hope the family recognizes the contribution Her Majesty made, in the overwhelming grief and sadness they feel, he says. Several profiles in mourning Australian Stewart McSweyn, who also ran the 1500-meter final, was affected by the news that came on Thursday evening. – I just figured it out. It is very sad. The Queen means a lot to us, and she has done a fantastic job. She was loved, not only in England, but in Australia and in all other nations. MEAN A LOT: Australian Stewart McSweyn had close ties to the Queen. Photo: HANNAH PETERS / AFP – It’s sad to get the message, but what a legacy she leaves behind. The work she has done for so many years is quite incredible to witness, says McSweyn to news. Football legend David Beckham has met the Queen on several occasions. He wrote this on his Instagram profile on Thursday: – What an exhaustive love and respect we saw through her life in service. How broken we feel today shows how much she has meant to people in this country, and around the world. Until her last days, she ruled the country with dignity and grace, he writes among other things.
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