Britain’s Josh Kerr shatters men’s mile world record that had stood since 1999
British runner Josh Kerr set a new world record in the mile at the London Diamond League, finishing with a time of 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds. This achievement marks the first time a British athlete has held the record since 1985.
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Breaking a long-standing world record in track and field is a significant athletic milestone that draws global attention to the sport.
London - Josh Kerr shattered the 27-year-old world mile record at London Stadium on Saturday as he made his “Project 222” a reality, shaving almost three seconds off his own personal best in the process.The 28-year-old Briton, roared on by a capacity crowd of 60,000 at the London Diamond League…
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