Josh Kerr's Historic Mile: Breaking a 27-Year-Old Barrier

Josh Kerr broke the 27-year-old world mile record at the London Diamond League meeting, clocking in at 3:42.68. Inspired by Project 222, Kerr's remarkable achievement ended Hicham El Guerrouj's streak. Kerr is now the sixth British athlete to hold this prestigious record.

In a groundbreaking performance at the London Stadium, Josh Kerr set a new world mile record, clocking in at three minutes 42.68 seconds. The 28-year-old managed to outperform Hicham El Guerrouj's long-standing record by 0.45 seconds.

Kerr's achievement was fueled by his ambitious Project 222, which aimed for a 222-second race, a plan that succeeded in front of a cheering 60,000-strong crowd. This accomplishment makes Kerr the sixth Briton to hold the coveted title for this distance.

Announcing his mission in March, the 2023 world 1,500m champion undertook a rigorous training program including 222-second-long recovery ice baths. For his efforts, Kerr was awarded a $50,000 cheque after reducing his personal best by nearly three seconds.