Josh Kerr Breaks 27-Year Mile Record at London Stadium

Josh Kerr broke the 27-year-old world mile record at the London Stadium, achieving his 'Project 222' objective by running the mile in 3:42.66. This performance made him the seventh Briton to hold the record. Other notable performances included Keely Hodgkinson's 800m win and Brandon Miller's surprise 800m victory.

Josh Kerr made history at the London Stadium by breaking the 27-year-old world mile record with a time of 3:42.66, fulfilling his 'Project 222' ambition. The 28-year-old British runner was cheered on by a capacity crowd and became the seventh Briton to hold the prestigious record since 1985, succeeding Steve Cram.

Kerr had targeted a sub-223-second race and achieved his goal by surpassing Hicham El Guerrouj's record, set when Kerr was just one year old. This achievement awarded him a $50,000 prize, realizing a long-standing objective he had communicated earlier this year.

The event also witnessed outstanding performances from other athletes: Keely Hodgkinson won her first outdoor race of the season in the women's 800m, Brandon Miller claimed a surprise win in the men's 800m, and Cierra Jackson set a new Diamond League record in women's discus.