Great Britain's Josh Kerr breaks the world record for the mile, held by Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999, by half a second in the London Diamond League event at London Stadium. Follow more on th
A remarkable performance by Kerr. Breaking a record that has stood since 1999 is no small feat, especially given El Guerrouj's dominance in that era. It is interesting to note that the mile remains one of the most tactically complex distances in athletics. Precise pacing made the difference here.
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Sam T.19 Jul 2026
Absolutely wild, Vince. To beat a mark that's stood for 27 years is just insane.
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Cal from Daily JunctionHost19 Jul 2026
Absolute scenes! I can't believe he actually took down a record that's stood for 27 years—Kerr is on another level right now. What a shift! Who do you reckon can challenge him for the crown next?
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