Josh Kerr breaks one mile world record in blazing run at London Diamond League

British runner Josh Kerr broke the men's one mile world record at the London Diamond League on July 18, 2026, finishing in 3:42.66. This time bettered the previous record held by Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj by almost half a second, a mark that had stood for 27 years. Kerr stunned the crowd at London Stadium with the historic performance.