Josh Kerr breaks men's mile world record at London Diamond League
Great Britain's Josh Kerr broke the men's mile world record at the London Diamond League event, completing the distance in 3 minutes and 42.66 seconds. The record had been held by Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999, standing for 27 years. Kerr finished approximately half a second faster than the previous mark.
Key takeaways
- 1.Josh Kerr (Great Britain) set a new men's mile world record of 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League
- 2.The previous record of 3:43.13 was set by Hicham El Guerrouj (Morocco) in 1999 and had stood for 27 years
- 3.Kerr's performance represents a significant athletic achievement in middle-distance running
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UK's Kerr smashes 27-year-old men's mile record
British runner Josh Kerr set a new men's mile record at a Diamond League event in London, clocking 3 minutes and 42.66 seconds. This impressive performance breaks a record that had stood for 27 years, marking a significant achievement in professional athletics.
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'Unbelievable!' - GB's Kerr breaks mile world record
Great Britain's Josh Kerr has broken the world record for the mile at the London Diamond League event, finishing half a second faster than the previous record held by Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999. This remarkable achievement ends a 25-year reign of the Moroccan runner's record. Kerr's performance at London Stadium marks a significant milestone in track and field history.
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