Britain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in London

Published Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Updated July 18

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Historic Mile Record Broken — 3 sources

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British runner Josh Kerr broke the 27-year-old world record for the mile at the London Diamond League, completing the race in 3 minutes 42.66 seconds. This achievement surpassed Hicham El Guerrouj's previous record by 0.47 seconds, marking a historic moment in athletics.

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British runner Josh Kerr broke the 27-year-old world record for the mile at the London Diamond League.
Kerr completed the mile in three minutes 42.66 seconds, breaking Hicham El Guerrouj's previous record by 0.47 seconds.

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Historic Mile Record Broken

BBC News
The BBC emphasizes the British athlete's achievement on home soil and his place among British sporting legends.
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Al Jazeera English
Josh Kerr of the UK broke Hicham El Guerrouj's longstanding world mile record at the London Diamond League, running a 3:42.66 mile.
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Sky News
Sky News highlights a significant athletic achievement by a British runner, emphasizing the national pride and the historic nature of the record-breaking event.
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