Josh Kerr breaks mile world record at London Diamond League
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Great Britain's Josh Kerr set a new world record for the mile, clocking a time faster by half a second than the previous record held by Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999. The record-breaking run took place at the London Diamond League event held at London Stadium. This achievement represents a significant milestone in athletics, highlighting Kerr's remarkable performance and potential in future competitions. Fans and athletes will likely follow Kerr's journey as he competes at a high level in the sport.
- •Josh Kerr breaks the mile world record by half a second.
- •Previous record held since 1999 by Hicham El Guerrouj.
- •Record set during the London Diamond League event.
- •Event took place at London Stadium.
- •Kerr's achievement highlights his potential in athletics.
- 4:44 PMESPN — UK's Kerr smashes 27-year-old men's mile record
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — British runner Josh Kerr smashes 27-year-old men's mile record
- 3:20 PMBBC Sport — 'Unbelievable!' - GB's Kerr breaks mile world record
"Great Britain's Josh Kerr breaks the world record for the mile, held by Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999, by half a second in the London Diamond League event at London Stadium.
"British runner Josh Kerr broke the long-standing men's mile record at a Diamond League meeting in London on Saturday in a time of 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds.
"Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashed the men's mile world record at the London Diamond League. Kerr ran the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds.
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External links- ESPNJul 18, 2026, 4:44 PMUK's Kerr smashes 27-year-old men's mile record
British runner Josh Kerr broke the long-standing men's mile record at a Diamond League meeting in London on Saturday in a time of 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 4:23 PMBritish runner Josh Kerr smashes 27-year-old men's mile record
Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashed the men's mile world record at the London Diamond League. Kerr ran the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds.
- BBC SportJul 18, 2026, 3:20 PM'Unbelievable!' - GB's Kerr breaks mile world record
Great Britain's Josh Kerr breaks the world record for the mile, held by Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999, by half a second in the London Diamond League event at London Stadium.
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