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British runner Josh Kerr shattered the men's mile world record with a 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League, breaking Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year mark as he surged to the lead and celebrated with a lap around London Stadium.
Josh Kerr shattered the mile world record with a 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League, finishing three seconds ahead of rivals and shaving 0.47 seconds off Hicham El Guerrouj’s 1999 mark of 3:43.13. The breakthrough capped an eight‑month plan dubbed 'Project 222' and relied on pacemakers to hit steady splits, marking a historic milestone in middle‑distance running.
Josh Kerr travels to London to chase Hicham El Guerrouj’s 3:43.13 mile world record, the first serious bid since 1999, using precise pacing aided by Wavelight and two pacers. His coach says Kerr is ready, but breaking the record will hinge on perfect conditions, pacemaking, and a strong finish, with rivals like Nuguse likely to push the pace. Kerr's buildup has been laser-focused on this single objective, including high-altitude training and specific rhythm workouts, making London a rare, high-stakes shot at one of track and field’s most storied marks.
Josh Kerr, a multi-time world champion, will attempt to break the iconic mile world record of 3:43.13 in a real race at the London Diamond League on July 18, aided by a customized Brooks spike setup, treating the effort as a peak-season goal rather than a time trial and facing a strong field led by Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
Alicia Monson broke the American record in the 5,000 meters at the London Diamond League, running a time of 14:19.45. She surpassed Shelby Houlihan's previous record and became the first American woman to run under 14:20. Monson finished fifth in the race, which was won by Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia. Monson has been having a record-breaking year, previously setting records in the indoor 3,000 meters and the 10,000 meters. She has secured her spot on Team USA for the World Championships in August but has not yet decided if she will compete in the 5,000 or 10,000 meters.