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Josh Kerr of Britain breaks the men’s mile world record that stood since 1999

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Josh Kerr just rewrote history. The British runner broke the men's mile world record Saturday at a Diamond League meet in London—a record that had stood for 27 years.

Kerr ran 3:42.66 to eclipse Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 mark of 3:43.13. The 28-year-old from Edinburgh delivered one of track and field's most dramatic moments, celebrating with a lap of honor in front of a roaring crowd at London Stadium. This isn't just a personal triumph—it's a statement in middle-distance running as Kerr continues his fierce rivalry with 2021 Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

Key Points:
- Kerr's time of 3:42.66 breaks a 27-year-old world record set in Rome
- The previous record holder was Moroccan legend Hicham El Guerrouj
- American Yared Nuguse finished second, more than 3 seconds behind
- Kerr won the world championship at 1500 meters in 2023
- The mile carries massive historical weight since Roger Bannister's four-minute barrier in 1954

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