Smithsonian Magazine

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 temporarily lost hearing and ‘negotiated’ with his mind during mile world record

Twenty-four hours after breaking the men's mile world record, Josh Kerr reflects on his achievement with The Athletic ...

The making of Josh Kerr’s mile world record: Altitude training, technology and teamwork

Josh Kerr set a new mile world record of 3:42.66s in London on July 18. Henry Nicholls / AFP via With a fist pump as he ...

Josh Kerr of Britain breaks 27-year-old world record in the mile

Kerr announced his bid to break the world record months in advance, and pulled off the plan in London on Saturday.
World Athletics

Mile world record: how Kerr added his name to the history book

The pantheon of mile world record-holders has a new member. When Josh Kerr stormed over the finish line at the London Stadium ...

222 seconds to glory: Inside Josh Kerr's high-stakes gamble to set the mile world record

On March 28, Brooks-sponsored runner Josh Kerr declared his intent to run the mile faster than any human in history. With the ...
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Guinness World Records gives early look at 2026 record breakers

Guinness World Records (GWR) has revealed the extraordinary stars featured in the 2026 edition - celebrating some of the most jaw-dropping achievements from around the world. Leading this year’s ...