Josh Kerr breaks men's mile world record with 3:42.66 run

Britain’s Josh Kerr recorded a time of 3 min 42.66 sec in the men’s mile at the Diamond League meeting on Saturday, setting a new world record that eclipses Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj’s 3 min 43.13 sec mark from Rome in 1999. The performance, achieved in a high‑octane race featuring several world‑class competitors, broke the long‑standing record by a margin of 0.47 seconds and reaffirmed Kerr’s status as one of the premier middle‑distance runners in the world.

The Diamond League event, held in a stadium renowned for its fast track surface, attracted a field of elite athletes, including Olympic and World Championship medalists. Kerr’s run was marked by a steady pace from the start, a decisive acceleration in the final 200 meters, and a finishing kick that left the field behind. Officials confirmed the time after a thorough review of the timing system and wind conditions, and the record was ratified by World Athletics.

With the new world record now in place, Kerr’s achievement adds a fresh chapter to the history of the mile. The record will stand until the next generation of runners challenges it, and it underscores the continued evolution of middle‑distance running on the global stage.