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Josh Kerr Breaks 27-Year-Old Mile World Record in London
SportsJul 26

Josh Kerr Breaks 27-Year-Old Mile World Record in London

British runner Josh Kerr shattered a world record that stood for nearly three decades, running the mile in 3:42.66 at London's Diamond League. The 27-year mark finally fell as Kerr delivered on his promise to bring the historic record home.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Runner Josh Kerr Breaks 27-Year-Old World Mile Record
SportsJul 18

Runner Josh Kerr Breaks 27-Year-Old World Mile Record

British athlete Josh Kerr just became the first person to run a mile in under 3:43, shattering a world record that stood for nearly three decades. The London Stadium crowd of 60,000 witnessed history as Kerr crossed the finish line in 3:42.66.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Josh Kerr Wins Gold for Great Britain in Poland
SportsMar 22

Josh Kerr Wins Gold for Great Britain in Poland

British runner Josh Kerr claimed gold in the men's 3,000m at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland. The victory adds another major title to the rising middle-distance star's growing collection.

BBC Sport2 min read
Josh Kerr Wins Gold Again After Brutal Injury Heartbreak
SportsMar 23

Josh Kerr Wins Gold Again After Brutal Injury Heartbreak

Scottish runner Josh Kerr reclaimed his world indoor 3,000m title in Poland, bouncing back from a devastating calf injury that left him last at the 2024 world championships. The 28-year-old says losing taught him never to take winning for granted.

BBC Sport3 min read
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SportsJul 20

Josh Kerr Breaks Mile World Record in London

Scottish runner Josh Kerr shattered the mile world record at London's Diamond League, clocking an incredible 3:42.66. The 26-year-old beat a record that has stood for years, proving that human limits keep getting redefined.

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Josh Kerr Breaks Mile Record With 3:42.66 in London
SportsJul 18

Josh Kerr Breaks Mile Record With 3:42.66 in London

Olympic runner Josh Kerr just shattered a 27-year-old world record, running the fastest mile in history at 3:42.66. The achievement marks a new era in middle-distance running and proves human limits keep expanding.

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Josh Kerr Targets 1999 Mile World Record This July
SportsMar 29

Josh Kerr Targets 1999 Mile World Record This July

World champion runner Josh Kerr will attempt to break the mile world record that's stood for 27 years at London's Diamond League on July 18. The British star and his sponsor Brooks are calling it "Project 222" after his goal of running 222 seconds (3:42).

Google News - World Record2 min read
Runner Josh Kerr Attempts Historic Mile Record Saturday
SportsJul 18

Runner Josh Kerr Attempts Historic Mile Record Saturday

British runner Josh Kerr is chasing the mile world record this weekend in London, but unlike past attempts by Nike-backed athletes, this one will actually count. For the first time, a major brand-built record attempt is playing by all the official rules.

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Josh Kerr Takes Aim at 26-Year Mile Record in London
SportsMar 29

Josh Kerr Takes Aim at 26-Year Mile Record in London

Britain's Josh Kerr will attempt to break one of track and field's oldest world records this summer. The three-time world champion wants to bring the mile record back to British soil after 33 years.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Josh Kerr Chases 25-Year Mile Record in London This July
SportsMar 30

Josh Kerr Chases 25-Year Mile Record in London This July

British runner Josh Kerr will attempt to break one of track's oldest world records on July 18 in London, aiming to run the mile in an astonishing 3:42. The current record has stood untouched for over 25 years.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Runner Josh Kerr Chases Mile Record That's Stood Since 1999
SportsMar 29

Runner Josh Kerr Chases Mile Record That's Stood Since 1999

Olympic medalist Josh Kerr will attempt to break one of track and field's most legendary records on July 18 in London. The 28-year-old Scotsman is targeting the mile world record of 3:43.13, untouched for 27 years.

Google News - World Record3 min read
Olympic Champ Josh Kerr Eyes Marathon After Mile Record Bid
SportsApr 9

Olympic Champ Josh Kerr Eyes Marathon After Mile Record Bid

Olympic medalist Josh Kerr just announced he wants to conquer marathons after chasing the mile world record this summer. The 28-year-old's bold vision shows how elite runners are redefining what's possible across distances.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Josh Kerr Wins Gold Mile at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
SportsAug 2

Josh Kerr Wins Gold Mile at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Scottish runner Josh Kerr fought through a physical, slow-paced race to win the men's mile at Glasgow 2026, then spent 45 minutes celebrating with fans who watched him grow up on this very track. The world record holder broke down in tears during Flower of Scotland, overwhelmed by winning gold in front of his home crowd.

BBC Sport3 min read
Josh Kerr Breaks 27-Year-Old Mile Record in London
SportsJul 18

Josh Kerr Breaks 27-Year-Old Mile Record in London

British runner Josh Kerr shattered a world record that stood for nearly three decades, running the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds at a London meet. The Edinburgh native beat Moroccan legend Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 mark by nearly half a second.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Josh Kerr Takes Aim at 25-Year-Old Mile World Record
SportsApr 6

Josh Kerr Takes Aim at 25-Year-Old Mile World Record

British runner Josh Kerr will attempt to break one of track and field's oldest records this summer in London. The reigning world champion is chasing a mark that has stood since 1999.

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Josh Kerr: From Crutches to World Champion in 6 Months
SportsMar 21

Josh Kerr: From Crutches to World Champion in 6 Months

British runner Josh Kerr won world indoor gold just six months after a devastating injury left him unable to walk to breakfast. With his mom as his physiotherapist, the family comeback story ended with him standing atop the podium in Poland.

BBC Sport3 min read
Josh Kerr Wins Gold After Injury Nearly Ended His Season
SportsMar 22

Josh Kerr Wins Gold After Injury Nearly Ended His Season

British runner Josh Kerr bounced back from a devastating calf tear to reclaim his world indoor title, beating the Olympic rival who once defeated him. Just months ago, the Edinburgh athlete couldn't walk to breakfast on his own.

Sky Sports2 min read
Josh Kerr Shatters Mile World Record After 27 Years
SportsJul 19

Josh Kerr Shatters Mile World Record After 27 Years

British runner Josh Kerr just became the fastest miler in history, breaking a world record that stood for 27 years. He manifested his dream by writing "I ran 3.42" in his notebook every single day.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Josh Kerr Wins World Gold 6 Months After Crutches
Community HeroesMar 22

Josh Kerr Wins World Gold 6 Months After Crutches

British runner Josh Kerr reclaimed his world 3,000m championship just six months after a devastating calf injury left him unable to walk to breakfast. With his mom as his physiotherapist, he returned from crutches to stand atop the global podium in Poland.

BBC Sport3 min read
Josh Kerr Breaks 1999 Mile World Record in 3:42.66
SportsJul 19

Josh Kerr Breaks 1999 Mile World Record in 3:42.66

British runner Josh Kerr just shattered a 27-year-old world record that experts once thought untouchable. His time of 3:42.66 in the mile came after eight months of meticulous planning, custom-built racing shoes, and altitude training with his mom as his physical therapist. #

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