The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Josh Kerr of Britain breaks the men''s mile world record that stood since 1999
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British runner Josh Kerr set a new world record in the mile, finishing in 3 minutes and 42.66 seconds at a London Diamond League meet. He surpassed the previous record held by Hicham El Guerrouj, which had stood since 1999.
Josh Kerr, the British runner who helped stoke a revival in middle-distance drama on the track, added a new chapter Saturday (July 19, 2026) by running the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds to break the 27-year-old record for the distance.
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