'Unbelievable!' - GB's Kerr breaks mile world record

BBC Sport Saturday 18 July 2026, 15:20 UTC 1 min read

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Great Britain's Josh Kerr breaks the world record for the mile, held by Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999, by half a second in the London Diamond League event at London Stadium.

Kerr (ORG) Great Britain's (LOCATION) Josh Kerr (PERSON) Moroccan (ORG) Hicham El Guerrouj (PERSON) London Diamond League (ORG) London Stadium (LOCATION)

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