Josh Kerr Will Chase the 27-Year-Old Mile World Record on Saturday. Here’s How to Watch.
British runner Josh Kerr has shattered a 27-year-old men's mile world record during the London Diamond League.
📍 How it ended
British runner Josh Kerr broke the 27-year-old men's mile world record at the London Diamond League with a time of 3:42.66s. He delivered on a bold promise by crushing the record that had stood since 1999.
Epilogue added 92d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Josh Kerr set a new world record for the men's mile with a time of 3:42.66s. This achievement surpasses a mark that had stood since 1999.
The event took place during the London Diamond League. Coverage from The New York Times, ESPN, and BBC emphasizes the role of technology, teamwork, and altitude training in the record-breaking run.
Bloomberg reported that Brooks received a boost following the event, while Fox News noted that Kerr delivered on a bold promise. Attention now turns to other events at the London Diamond League, including Hodgkinson's pursuit of an 800m win.
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Coverage (10)
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Watch London Diamond League: Hodgkinson seeks 800m win after Kerr smashes mile world record BBC · 96d ago broke it first
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London Diamond League results: Josh Ker smashes men's mile world record BBC · 96d ago broke it first
Quick answers
What was Josh Kerr's record-breaking time?
Kerr recorded a time of 3:42.66s.
How long had the previous record stood?
The previous record was 27 years old and had stood since 1999.
Where did the record-breaking run occur?
The run took place at the London Diamond League.
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