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The WTA has updated its women’s eligibility policy to require a one-time SRY gene test to determine biological sex. The policy, effective 2026, aligns with IOC standards and follows similar measures by World Athletics and World Boxing. No transgender players are known to compete on the WTA Tour.
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.
India has been moved to a high-risk doping country by the AIU, joining nations like Russia and Kenya. Stricter testing requirements are now in place as India prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and aims for the 2036 Olympics. The AIU emphasizes the need for reforms amid ongoing doping issues.
A heat dome has pushed temperatures to dangerous levels across the central and eastern United States. Forecasters warn heat indexes could reach 40–46C (104–115F), with nights offering little relief. Emergency measures are under way in several cities as heat threatens the holiday weekend.
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 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.