British miler Josh Kerr surges toward the mile world record. A current star in track, he rose to prominence with Olympic and World Championship performances.
Josh Kerr has broken the mile world record at the London Diamond League, running 3:42.66 to shave 0.47 seconds off Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 mark. The Scot led through precise pacing from Brannon Kidder and Zan Rudolf and won by a clear margin; the meet also featured standout wins from Julien Alfred and Karsten Warholm.
Josh Kerr has targeted Hicham El Guerrouj’s mile world record, pursuing a 3:42ish run at the London Diamond League after lasting months of preparation under the banner of “Project 222.” Records consideration is ongoing as Kerr deploys bespoke gear and a data-driven approach. Competitors include Yared Nuguse and Jake Heyward.