Josh Kerr delivered a landmark performance at the London Diamond League, setting a new world mile record with a time of 3:42.66. The British middle-distance runner surpassed the long-standing mark held by Hicham El Guerrouj, ending a record that had stood for 27 years.
The run was also a major personal milestone for Kerr. According to the available details, the 28-year-old cut almost three seconds from his own previous best, highlighting just how dramatic the improvement was on one of track and field’s most famous distances.
Competing in front of a home crowd in London, Kerr was reportedly lifted by the atmosphere as he produced the historic effort. The performance added another standout moment to the Diamond League meeting and placed Kerr at the center of one of the sport’s biggest headlines.
By breaking one of athletics’ most enduring records, Kerr has underlined his place among the elite names in middle-distance running. His 3:42.66 mile in London now becomes the new standard in an event with a deep and celebrated history.
