Josh Kerr targets mile world record at London Diamond League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Josh Kerr plans to challenge Hicham El Guerrouj's long-standing mile world record on July 18 during the London Diamond League meeting. The 28-year-old has adopted an extensive training regimen, including bespoke equipment and an altitude room, to achieve a target time of 222 seconds. Kerr, currently the fastest British miler and sixth on the all-time list, aims to become the seventh Brit to hold the record, celebrating a significant history in London. He is also part of Team Scotland for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, where he will compete at Scotstoun Stadium on August 1.
- •Kerr aims to beat the mile world record at the London Diamond League.
- •He currently ranks sixth on the all-time list with a time of 3:45.34.
- •Kerr's training includes bespoke spikes and ice baths timed with the race.
- •He was named to Team Scotland for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- •Kerr plans to compete in Scotstoun Stadium on August 1.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Speed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record
- 5:00 PMBBC Sport — Speed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record
"On July 18 at the London Diamond League meeting, Josh Kerr intends to beat Hicham El Guerrouj's world record for the mile. But how will he do it?
"On July 18 at the London Diamond League meeting, Josh Kerr intends to beat Hicham El Guerrouj's world record for the mile. But how will he do it?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:00 PMSpeed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record
On July 18 at the London Diamond League meeting, Josh Kerr intends to beat Hicham El Guerrouj's world record for the mile. But how will he do it?
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 5:00 PMSpeed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record
On July 18 at the London Diamond League meeting, Josh Kerr intends to beat Hicham El Guerrouj's world record for the mile. But how will he do it?
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