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Kerr Shatters Mile World Record!
18 Jul
Summary
- Josh Kerr broke the mile world record with a 3:42.66s run.
- The previous record was held by Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999.
- Kerr's performance was part of an eight-month project called 'Project 222'.
Josh Kerr has officially claimed the mile world record, clocking an incredible 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League. This remarkable achievement eclipses the previous record of 3:43.13, a time that Hicham El Guerrouj had held for over two decades since 1999.
Kerr's pursuit of this record was meticulously planned over an eight-month period, a dedication he branded 'Project 222.' He was expertly guided through the initial stages of the race by pacemakers Brandon Kidder and Zan Rudolf, ensuring a consistent pace.
With strong support from his team and custom-designed gear, Kerr displayed exceptional speed in the final lap. He finished three seconds ahead of his closest competitors, including US record-holder Yared Nuguse, thereby shattering El Guerrouj's enduring mark and setting a new benchmark in middle-distance running.
