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Josh Kerr of Britain breaks 27-year-old world record in the mile

NPR News·July 18, 2026·1 min read

Josh Kerr of Britain broke a 27-year-old world record in the mile on Saturday in London. Kerr announced his bid to break the record months in advance and successfully pulled off the plan. The achievement marks a historic moment in track and field, ending a longstanding record that had stood for nearly three decades.

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