Runner Josh Kerr breaks world record for fastest mile: See his time

Josh Kerr of Team Great Britain celebrates after winning the 1 Mile Men's Final and setting a new World Record during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the 2026 Wanda Diam ...
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For the First Time in 27 Years, a Man Set a New World Record for Fastest Mile. People Have Chased the Goal for Centuries

British runners in particular have long tried to cross the finish line in less than 4 minutes, records show, sometimes running in the nude or trying to win a bet ...

Josh Kerr Just Ran the Fastest Mile Ever in This Brooks Shoe

The British runner smashed the world record, achieving the feat in 3:42.66.

Josh Kerr smashes 27-year world record for fastest mile at London Stadium

Great Britain's Josh Kerr backed up his bravado to smash the mile world record at the London Diamond League. Having raised eyebrows in March by announcing his intention to wipe out Moroccan Hicham El ...

Josh Kerr sets new world record mile time, beating 27-year mark

There is a new world record for the fastest mile time. Josh Kerr posted a blazing 3:42.66 mile time at the Diamond League meet in London on Saturday. This new record surpasses the previous record held ...

Josh Kerr breaks mile world record

Josh Kerr won silver and bronze medals in the 1500m at the last two Olympics.