- Vauxhall announced as Official Automobile Partner and title sponsor of the iconic Emsley Carr Mile
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Vauxhall has been announced as the Official Automobile Partner of the Novuna London Athletics Meet ahead of this year’s event at the London Stadium on Saturday 18 July.
As part of the partnership, Vauxhall will become the sponsor of the prestigious Emsley Carr Mile, the men’s invitational one-mile race which this year will provide the stage for Olympic medallist Josh Kerr to continue his ambitious Project 222 challenge as he targets the world record.
The partnership builds on Vauxhall’s commitment to British sport and its ongoing support of Team GB, bringing together one of the UK’s best-known automotive brands with the nation’s biggest Olympic sport.
The Novuna London Athletics Meet takes place at the London Stadium and will feature many of the world’s best track and field athletes.
This year’s Emsley Carr Mile features an outstanding international field, led by Olympic silver medallist Josh Kerr. Kerr will continue his Project 222 challenge in London as he targets the long-standing mile world record, following his second World Indoor title earlier this year and Olympic silver in the 1500m at Paris 2024, where he also set a new British record.
Joining Kerr on the start line are fellow Olympic medallist Yared Nuguse of the USA and two-time US 1500m champion Nathan Green. Germany’s Mohamed Abdilaahi and Robert Farken also feature, alongside Great Britain’s Neil Gourley, the European indoor mile record holder and World Indoor 1500m silver medallist.
With Olympic medallists, national champions and record holders all competing, alongside the prospect of a world record attempt, the Vauxhall Emsley Carr Mile is set to be one of the standout events of the Novuna London Athletics Meet on 18July.
Eurig Druce, Managing Director, Vauxhall, said:
“Vauxhall is proud to become the Official Automobile Partner of the Novuna London Athletics Meet and title sponsor of the iconic Emsley Carr Mile. As a supporter of British sport through our partnership with Team GB, we are delighted to be involved in one of the world’s premier athletics events.
“The Emsley Carr Mile has a rich history and this year’s race promises to be a memorable occasion, with some of the world’s best athletes competing on one of the biggest stages in the sport.”
Jack Buckner, Chief Executive Officer of British Athletics, said:
“We are thrilled to welcome Vauxhall to our event family, a great British brand who, together with us, will celebrate the biggest one-day athletics meet in the world, right here in London.
“Their support of the iconic Emsley Carr Mile adds further excitement to what promises to be a spectacular day of athletics, and we are delighted to be working together to bring unforgettable moments to fans across the country.”
The Novuna London Athletics Meet takes place on Saturday 18 July at the London Stadium. The event will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 12:15pm, allowing fans across the UK to watch some of the world’s best athletes compete.