2018 Minnesota Mile Winner Sets Mile World Record in London
The 28-year-old Brit finished 3:42.66, beating Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year record by 0.47 seconds.
- On Saturday, British runner Josh Kerr set a new men's 1-mile world record at the London Diamond League, finishing in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds and breaking the 27-year-old mark held by Moroccan runner Hicham El Guerrouj.
- Dubbed 'Project 222,' Kerr's eight-month initiative featured custom-made shoes, an aerodynamic speed suit, and specialized training in New Mexico to achieve the breakthrough performance.
- Kerr becomes the seventh British man to hold the 1-mile world title since 1913, drawing comparisons to Roger Bannister, who famously broke the 4-minute mile barrier in 1954.
- Cheered on by a 60,000 capacity crowd, Kerr received a $50,000 check and described the final 110 metres as an 'out of body experience' and his 'deepest flow state.'
- Expressing pride in bringing the record back to the United Kingdom, Kerr noted he was advised to enjoy this milestone for now, though he believes 'I have it in the legs' to pursue additional records.
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Amazfit reveals the data behind Josh Kerr’s world record mile
Zepp Health has published the wearable data from Josh Kerr’s 3:42.66 world-record mile, including every 200-metre split, his cadence, heart rate and running power. The standout detail is not one huge peak, but how little his pace moved before he closed with the fastest lap of the race. Kerr broke Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old record at the London Diamond League on July 18. His time was 0.47 seconds quicker than the 3:43.13 mark set in 1999, m…
British Runner ‘Calls His Shot’ and Breaks World Record in the Mile–After it Stood for 27 Years
Scottish runner Josh Kerr just put in the fastest mile time in human history, breaking a record that had stood for 27 years after clocking 3:42.66. Set at the recent London Diamond League athletics meet, Kerr finished a half-second faster than the legendary Moroccan runner Hicham El Guerrouj, who ran a mile in 3:43.13 back […] The post British Runner ‘Calls His Shot’ and Breaks World Record in the Mile–After it Stood for 27 Years appeared first …
For the First Time in 27 Years, a Man Set a New World Record for Fastest Mile. People Have Chased the Goal for Centuries
British runners in particular have long tried to cross the finish line in less than 4 minutes, records show, sometimes running in the nude or trying to win a bet
Commonwealth Games 2026 athletes start to arrive in Glasgow for the event
The relaunched Commonwealth Mile will be a highlight with new world record holder Josh Kerr a clear favourite and the flying Scot joked that he could shave even more time off his brand new record
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