Josh Kerr Shatters 27-Year Mile Record | Global News

Josh Kerr just shattered the 1500m world record with a blistering 3:42.66 at a Diamond League meet in London, dethroning Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old mark. Crossing the line, Kerr celebrated with a lap of honor, describing the final meters as a surreal, solitary glide fueled by crowd energy and pure focus. His personal best had been 3:45.34 earlier this year. The win comes after a fierce rivalry with Olympic champ Jakob Ingebrigtsen, whose recent championship struggles contrasted with Kerr’s consistent dominance — including a world title in the 1500m last year. With no major championships on the horizon, Kerr turned his sights to the mile, a historic distance that echoes Roger Bannister’s 1954 four-minute barrier. This record cements Kerr as a middle-distance legend, adding a monumental chapter to his legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d5cf67a22ee2636