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Kerr has broken Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old mile world record with a 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League. The Scottish athlete, aiming to chase further records, has set Project 222 into motion and is targeting more middle-distance milestones.
The government is moving to explore a UK-wide Olympic bid in the North, with UK Sport conducting a phase-one study into costs, benefits, and feasibility for a 2040s Games. Ministers emphasise London’s value but say the North could anchor a future bid, and the BOA/BPA would decide final next steps.
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.
Arsenal has agreed a permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, paving the way for the Belgium winger to depart after three-and-a-half years. He has played 174 times for Arsenal, scoring 36 goals, including a late winner at West Ham that helped keep the title bid alive. His final appearance for Arsenal was the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, where he assisted Havertz before the shootout.
Josh Kerr has broken Hicham El Guerrouj’s 3:43.13 world mile record at the London Diamond League, clocking 3:42.66 in front of a packed crowd. The Scotsman’s win caps a focused campaign labelled Project 222, supported by bespoke gear and data-driven preparation.