Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Josh Kerr Breaks 27-Year-Old Mile Record
Josh Kerr, a British runner, broke the men's mile world record on July 18, 2026, in London.
He ran the mile in 3 minutes and 42.66 seconds, which is faster than the previous record of 3 minutes and 43.13 seconds set by Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999.
Kerr had previously run a best time of 3:45.34 in 2024.
The mile race is not part of championships but is iconic in track history.
Kerr also won a silver medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
He is now the first Briton to hold the men's mile world record since the early days of the distance.
Josh Kerr broke the men's mile world record with a time of 3:42.66.
The previous record was held by Hicham El Guerrouj at 3:43.13 since 1999.
Kerr's previous best time was 3:45.34 in 2024.
The record was set at the Diamond League meeting in London on July 18, 2026.
Kerr targeted the mile race as a main goal in a track season without Olympics or world championships.
- Who
- Josh Kerr
- What
- Broke the men's mile world record
- When
- July 18, 2026
- Where
- London
- Why
- To achieve a main goal in a track season without Olympics or world championships
- Record Holder
- Josh Kerr
- Previous Record Holder
- Hicham El Guerrouj
- Record Time
- 3:42.66
- Previous Record Time
- 3:43.13
- Location of Record
- London
- Date of Record
- July 18, 2026
- Kerr's Previous Best Time
- 3:45.34
- Kerr's Olympic Achievement
- Silver medalist in 1,500 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics
- Second Place Finisher
- Yared Nuguse
- Second Place Time
- 3:45.69
Sources
What longstanding men’s mile record did Josh Kerr break at Diamond league
Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old men’s mile world record with blistering 3:42.66 at London Diamond League
Who Is Josh Kerr? British Runner Smashes 27-Year-Old Mile World Record At London Diamond League | VIDEO
