Kent’s Tom Bosworth made history breaking the world record at the Indoor Grand Prix with a record-breaking 3000m walk in Glasgow.

Having improved his own British 5000m record last week, the 28-year-old from Sevenoaks produced the goods again in spectacular fashion, charging his way to a time of 10:30.28.

He had to do much of the work himself but Bosworth used the encouragement of the crowd to help him set new standards.

“I cannot believe it; with five laps to go I thought it had gone,” he said after beating the 10:31.42 set by Germany’s Andreas Erm in 2001.

“I’m over the moon to get a world record but I feel so sick after that. I would have been happy with a British record so to come away with a world record is very special.”

“I need to thank my team and family; they support me every day to do what I love. I’m motivated every day to get better and I’m so pleased to see our hard work pay off.

“Race walks struggles to get enough airtime – there is so much talent in the UK at the moment so this event in Glasgow has really showcased the sport at its best.”