UK’s Josh Kerr smashes longstanding world mile record in London
Summary
Josh Kerr of the UK broke a 27-year-old world record for running a mile at the London Diamond League event, finishing in 3 minutes 42.66 seconds. He was supported by a large crowd and paced by training partners, beating the previous record set by Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999.Key Facts
- Josh Kerr is 28 years old and a British middle-distance runner.
- Kerr broke the mile world record by 0.47 seconds, running 3:42.66.
- The previous record was held by Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999.
- Kerr's training included ice-bath recovery and high-altitude preparation in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Kerr was paced by Brannon Kidder and Zan Rudolph during the race.
- Olympic bronze medallist Yared Nuguse was close behind Kerr until the last 200 meters.
- Kerr is also a two-time world indoor 3,000-meter champion and 2023 world 1,500-meter champion.
- World Athletics President Sebastian Coe presented Kerr with a $50,000 prize and a commemorative book.
- Other notable athletes: Keely Hodgkinson won the women’s 800-meter; Brandon Miller won the men’s 800-meter with a personal best.
- Armand Duplantis, the pole vault champion, withdrew from the competition due to injury.
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