Josh Kerr sets new world record mile time in London

Josh Kerr recorded a new world record mile time of 3:42.66 at the Diamond League meet in London on July 18, 2026. He surpassed the previous record, set by Hicham El Guerrouj at 3:43.13 in 1999, by nearly half a second. Kerr's remarkable performance comes after a series of achievements in middle-distance events, including a silver medal in the 2024 Olympic Games and a gold in the 1500m at the 2023 World Championships. The record attempt, dubbed 'Project 222', involved a specialized speed suit and racing spikes designed for his specific biomechanics. Kerr's previous personal best was 3:45.34 in 2024, indicating significant improvement leading to this new milestone.

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