Josh Kerr is among the 96 athletes who have signed up for the inaugural high-profile Grand Slam Track set to kick off on April 4, 2025. And the Scottish track and field icon who represents Great Britain in the Olympics is special. Why, you ask? After all, he is the defending World Athletics Champion in the 1500m distance. Add to that the silver medal he clinched at the Paris Olympics. Before that, the 27-year-old was the only man in Team GB who brought home an Olympic medal from Tokyo.

While the middle-distance runner is indeed talented, his long-time girlfriend-turned-fiancée, Larimar Rodriguez, has been a pillar of support through ups and downs. When the Paris Olympics silver medalist isn’t training or competing, he loves spending quality time with the love of his life. Although Josh Kerr has respected his fiancee’s choice to keep her personal life private, there’s a lot we know about the woman behind the Olympian’s success.

Who is Larimar Rodriguez?

The 2023 world champion’s fiancée is on social media. However, unlike Josh Kerr, his fiancée prefers to keep nearly all her online activity private. Rodriguez rarely posts on X, and her Instagram profile is set to private. While we don’t know Rodriguez’s birthday, she is from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Rio Rancho, she went to Sue Cleveland High School, graduating in the class of 2015.

After that, she attended New Mexico University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Psychology and minor in Chemistry. She also studied Regenerative medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Following that, she spent a year as a resident doctor at the University of Miami. And at present, she is a Dermatology resident at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center.

But Larimar Rodriguez cannot be just defined by her academics. On her LinkedIn page, the New Mexico native revealed that she was a UNM track and field athlete, participating in sprints as well as middle-distance races. We guess in the case of Josh Kerr and Larimar Rodriguez, like attracts like. In 2016, the doctor also worked as an assistant track and field coach at Bosque School. She designed training protocols and helped lead a team of over 20 athletes.

And as for her diverse talents, Larimar Rodriguez knows how to speak Spanish, which, by the way, her fiance is also learning. But more about the love birds later. As for the New Mexico graduate, she is the daughter of Francisco and Esther Rodríguez. Her father’s livelihood involves real estate investment and development, while her mother is a financial planner.

Now that we know so much about the GB star’s fiancée, let’s get to know when their paths crossed for the first time.

How did Josh Kerr and his fiancee meet?

To chase his track and field dream, Josh Kerr left his home in Scotland to move to the United States when he was 17. And the pair studied in the same university, the University of New Mexico. We guess they came across each other on the track, and it was during this time that their relationship blossomed.

Josh Kerr had already started making a name for himself as a standout middle-distance runner in the university’s track and field team. By the time he graduated, he had 3 NCAA titles and had set the collegiate record in the 1500m distance. The Tokyo Bronze medalist has gone on to pursue his athletic dreams, while Larimar Rodriguez has pursued academics, and both have been successful in their endeavors.

But even after their busy schedule, they found a way to connect with each other.

When did Josh Kerr and Larimar Rodriguez start dating?

The couple started their love story in 2017 while they were in college. Since then, they have taken the time out of their busy lives to go on trips or just have cozy dates with some lovely food. After all, what makes it worth it is the company. For Josh Kerr, his fiancée is an “amazing girl,” who makes every moment worthwhile. So, the defending 1500m world champion eventually proposed to Larimar Rodriguez in December 2021.

On New Year’s Eve, the Team GB track star posted two sweet pictures with the love of his life. “I couldn’t wait any longer, I’m so excited for our future,” wrote Josh Kerr in a short but heartfelt caption. He indicated the fact that they got engaged with a ring and heart emoji alongside the caption. The 2024 World Indoor 3000m Champion and Larimar Rodriguez have formed a strong connection that has stood the test of time.

The couple has yet to tie the knot. They have focused on their careers for now while they share their lives together. The Paris Olympian has expressed his desire to “race more and enjoy being fit,” in an interview with Athletics Weekly. However, no matter what they decide, Josh Kerr and Larimar Rodriguez will continue to support one another in their endeavors.