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For the First Time in 27 Years, a Man Set a New World Record for Fastest Mile. People Have Chased the Goal for Centuries

British runners in particular have long tried to cross the finish line in less than 4 minutes, records show, sometimes ...

Josh Kerr Just Ran the Fastest Mile Ever in This Brooks Shoe

The British runner smashed the world record, achieving the feat in 3:42.66.

Josh Kerr sets new world record mile time, beating 27-year mark

There is a new world record for the fastest mile time. Josh Kerr posted a blazing 3:42.66 mile time at the Diamond League ...

Josh Kerr smashes 27-year world record for fastest mile at London Stadium

Great Britain's Josh Kerr backed up his bravado to smash the mile world record at the London Diamond League. Having raised ...

Runner Josh Kerr breaks 27-year record for world’s fastest mile

There’s a new world record in the world of running. At the Diamond League meet in London on Saturday, Scottish runner Josh ...