Josh Kerr, a British middle-distance runner, broke the men's mile world record on Saturday during a Diamond League meet in London. The 28-year-old ran the distance in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds, breaking Moroccan great Hicham El Guerrouj's longstanding record of 3:43.13 set in Rome in 1999.
Key Takeaways
Josh Kerr broke the men's mile world record on Saturday, running 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds at a Diamond League meet in London.
- Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old world record set by Hicham El Guerrouj
- Kerr finished with a time of 3:42.66, over three seconds ahead of second-place finisher Yared Nuguse
- The 28-year-old British runner celebrated with a lap of honor at London Stadium
- Kerr targeted the mile race as his main goal in a season without Olympics or world championships
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Record Time | Broad Agreement | 3:42.66 seconds | |
| Previous Record Holder | Broad Agreement | Hicham El Guerrouj set the previous record in 1999. | |
| Event Location | Broad Agreement | Diamond League meet in London. |
Record Time
Broad Agreement3:42.66 seconds
Previous Record Holder
Broad AgreementHicham El Guerrouj set the previous record in 1999.
Event Location
Broad AgreementDiamond League meet in London.
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Kerr finished more than three seconds clear of American Yared Nuguse, who came in second with a time of 3:45.69. After breaking the record on his home turf, Kerr celebrated with a lap of honor at London Stadium. He described the experience as 'just incredible,' stating that he felt isolated from the crowd noise during the final stretch.
The mile is not typically contested in major championships but holds significant historical importance, particularly due to Roger Bannister's record-breaking four-minute run in 1954. Kerr had previously set his personal best time of 3:45.34 earlier this year and targeted the mile race as his main goal for a season without Olympics or world championships.
Kerr, who won silver in the 2024 Paris Olympics and bronze at the 2020 championship, has been involved in notable rivalries with other top runners like Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Despite setbacks such as injuries during last year's World Championships, Kerr has continued to push boundaries in middle-distance running.
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