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Speed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record

Speed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record
BBC Scotland Friday 26 June 2026, 17:00 UTC 1 min read
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On July 18 at the London Diamond League meeting, Josh Kerr intends to beat Hicham El Guerrouj's world record for the mile. But how will he do it?

On July 18 at the London Diamond League meeting, Josh Kerr intends to beat Hicham El Guerrouj's world record for the mile. But how will he do it?
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