Josh Kerr crushes 27-year-old world mile record after delivering on bold promise in London
British runner Josh Kerr ran the fastest mile in history Saturday, clocking 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds to shatter the men's mile world record at the London Diamond League.Kerr's historic run broke Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj's mark of 3:43.13, set in Rome in 1999, ending a record that had stood for 27 years, according to The Associated Press.The 28-year-old then took a celebratory lap around London Stadium after cementing his place in track and field history.SABASTIAN SAWE FINISHES LONDON MARATHON IN UNDER TWO HOURS TO BREAK MEN’S WORLD RECORDJosh Kerr of Team Great Britain celebrates after winning the 1 Mile Men's Final and setting a new World Record during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League, at London Stadium on July 18, 2026, in London.(Harry Murphy/Getty Images)Video shared by the Diamond League on X captured the historic moment as Kerr threw his arms into the air after crossing the finish line while the packed stadium erupted.The league's official account declared, "History made by Josh Kerr!"The former University of New Mexico standout finished more than three seconds ahead of American Yared Nuguse, who crossed in 3:45.69.
Britain's Jake Heyward finished third in a personal best 3:46.73, according to the official results released by World Athletics.SABASTIAN SAWE FINISHES LONDON MARATHON IN UNDER TWO HOURS TO BREAK MEN’S WORLD RECORDJosh Kerr of Team Great Britain poses next to a sign displaying his new world-record finish.(Michael Steele/Getty Images)Reaction poured in across social media shortly after Kerr's record-breaking run.Team Scotland wrote on X: "A new world record.
Congratulations to Josh Kerr, breaking the long-standing mile world record with an incredible run of 3:42.66.What an achievement."The Olympic Games' official X account also celebrated the feat, posting: "History made.
Great Britain's Josh Kerr roars to a world record in the men's mile, snapping a 27-year record in 3:42.66 at the London Diamond Lea...