Josh Kerr sets new World Record mile time, beating 27-year mark
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Josh Kerr set a new world record for the fastest mile with a time of 3:42.66 at the Diamond League meet in London, surpassing Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 record of 3:43.13.
- Kerr, primarily a 1500m specialist, improved his personal best by nearly three seconds, having previously run a 3:45.34 mile in 2024.
- Sponsored by Brooks, Kerr benefited from "Project 222," which included a specialized speed suit and racing spikes designed to optimize his biomechanics and aerodynamics.
- The 28-year-old athlete, who won silver in the mile at the 2024 Olympics and gold in the 1500m at the 2023 World Championships, expressed confidence before the race and successfully achieved the world record.
