Jamaican sprinter, rising on the track
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.
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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.