Josh Kerr sets new mile world record at London Athletics Meet

British runner Josh Kerr achieved a new world record of 3:42.66 in the mile at the London Athletics Meet, surpassing Hicham El Guerrouj's previous mark of 3:43.13 set in 1999.

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Josh Kerr ran a time of 3:42.66 in the mile at the London Athletics Meet. This performance broke the previous world record of 3:43.13 set by Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999.

Kerr's new record improved upon his previous best of 3:45.34. He described the event as a culmination of focused preparation and collective effort.

The achievement marks the first time a British runner has held the mile world record since 1993. Kerr expressed confidence in replicating his performance at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.