British middle-distance athlete and neurologist, first to run a sub-4-minute mile
Olympic silver medalist Josh Kerr is pursuing Hicham El Guerrouj’s 3:43.13 world record in the mile at the London Diamond League, with a bespoke spike and data-driven game plan. The event marks a rare off-year for global championships as Kerr targets a historic mark.
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe has become the first man to run a competitive marathon in under two hours, finishing the 2026 London Marathon in 1:59:30. Yomif Kejelcha has also run under two hours. The performance has reshaped the world record, triggered national celebration in Kenya and prompted discussion about shoes, pacing and testing.