Inside Jeff Whiteman’s athletics career, as his son Jake wins the 1500m world title

Jake Whitman’s father, Jeff, is a former marathon runner and has provided pitch suspension for years.

Jake reached the personal best of his career after winning the 1500m gold at the world championships in Oregon.

The win was even more special because his father Jeff gave the commentary on the field and declared his son the winner.

When Jake won the coveted world title, social media attention shone on Jeff due to his accomplishments and emotional reaction.

Jake Whiteman wins the world 1500m title

Jake Wightman reached a milestone in his track and field career after winning the 1500m gold at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

The 28-year-old middle-distance runner has managed to beat the likes of Olympic champion Jacob Ingbrigtsen.

Jake is the first Briton to win the world 1500m title since Steve Cram in 1983.

Jake’s title comes after he won the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships in 2018. He finished 10th at the 2021 Olympics.

Inside Jeff Whiteman’s Athletics Career

Jake Whiteman comes from a family of professional athletes. His father, Jeff, and his mother, Susan, were both former distance runners.

Jeff’s personal best score is 2:13 and he has competed in the Commonwealth Games and European Championships. He finished sixth in the 1990 European Championships.

Over the past 20 years, the 61-year-old has served as a broadcaster, host and commentator at numerous athletics venues around the world.

Jeff has focused more on Jake’s career in athletics and works as his personal trainer and mentor. He also trained other athletes, including Stephanie Towell and Harvey Dixon.

Meanwhile, Jeff’s wife Susan is a top name in the same field and she placed sixth at the 1986 Commonwealth Games.

Jeff reacts to the nickname of the son

Jeff couldn’t stand his excitement in front of the cameras when his son Jake won the 1500m world title.

He said, “I have to tell you why the camera is on me. This is my son. I coach him. He is the world champion.”

Jeff continued, “I’ve been doing his school gym day since he was 11 because my wife was a physical education teacher.

“We just took it to a little bigger stadiums, a little bigger crowds and a little bit bigger medals. But it was surreal to watch him win the gold. I was thinking: I know that guy. He has a familiar look.”

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