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Josh Kerr Targets Men's Mile World Record at London Diamond League

3/29/2026

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Josh Kerr of Great Britain aims to break men's mile world record at the London Diamond League on July 18, eclipsing Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 record of 3:43.13.
Kerr has a 3:45.34 personal best, a British record, and is sixth all-time.
He recently won a third indoor 3,000m world title, signaling form.
He trains with custom footwear and a focused regimen toward this lifelong goal, saying, 'This sport needs moments'.

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Josh Kerr of Great Britain aims to break men's mile world record at the London Diamond League on July 18, eclipsing Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 record of 3:43.13.
Kerr has a 3:45.34 personal best, a British record, and is sixth all-time.
He recently won a third indoor 3,000m world title, signaling form.
He trains with custom footwear and a focused regimen toward this lifelong goal, saying, 'This sport needs moments'.