Josh Kerr Shatters Mile World Record at London Athletics Meet
Josh Kerr of Great Britain broke the 27-year-old world record in the mile race at the Novuna London Athletics Meet held at London Stadium on July 18, 2026.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 18, 2026 —
Josh Kerr, representing Great Britain, has officially set a new world record in the mile race, surpassing a 27-year-old benchmark.
The historic achievement took place on July 18, 2026, during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, which was held at the iconic London Stadium.
The previous world record in the mile race had stood for 27 years before Kerr’s dominant performance.
Further details regarding the exact time of Kerr’s record-breaking run and the identity of the previous record holder were not provided in the available information.
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