Men's mile record broken for first time since 1999
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Key Points:
- Josh Kerr broke the 27-year-old mile world record at a Diamond League meet in London, running 3:42.66 and surpassing Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 record of 3:43.13.
- The 28-year-old British runner celebrated his achievement with a lap of honor at London Stadium, describing the final stretch as a moment where he felt "absolutely deaf."
- Kerr finished more than three seconds ahead of American Yared Nuguse, who placed second with a time of 3:45.69.
- Kerr's focus this year was on the mile distance, which holds historic significance despite being less commonly contested in major championships compared to the 1,500 meters.
- Previously involved in a rivalry with Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the 1,500 meters, Kerr has now cemented his place in middle-distance history with this record-breaking performance.
