Josh Kerr of the UK has set a new world record for the mile, clocking 3:42.66 and ending a mark that had stood for 27 years. The performance beats Hicham El Guerrouj’s long-standing record of 3:43.13, giving the event a new standard after nearly three decades.
According to the race details provided, Kerr moved through 800 meters in 1:51.1 and reached 1200 meters in 2:46.5. He then recorded a 1500-meter split of 3:27.7 before finishing the full mile in record time.
The run was described as a successful world record attempt, with Kerr delivering on the pace required to challenge one of track and field’s most respected marks. Taking down a record that lasted this long underscores the scale of the achievement.
For middle-distance running, the result is a major moment. Kerr’s 3:42.66 now replaces one of the sport’s most enduring records and puts his name alongside the biggest performances in mile history.
