Josh Kerr talked about setting the mile world record for months on end, needing to run a 3:42 mile to cement his place in the record books.
Not only did Kerr set the new record, but he shattered it.
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- The Gear Powering Josh Kerr's World Record Attempt
Kerr finished the mile race at 2026 Diamond League London with a 3:42.66, passing the previous record of 3:43.13 by Hicham El Guerroj in 1999. Powered by Project 222, Kerr set out a goal and achieved it with ease.
Kerr's previous best was a 3:45.34 in 2024, surpassing his previous best by nearly three seconds. Kerr makes history at Diamond League London 2026 live on FloTrack.
JOSH KERR TAKES THE MILE WORLD RECORD!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/3pDg9YEqrk
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Men's Mile Results
- Josh Kerr (Great Britain) - 3:42.66
- Yared Nuguse (USA) - 3:45.69
- Jake Heyward (Great Britain) - 3:46.73
- Robert Farken (Germany) - 3:46.82
- Nathan Green (USA) - 3:48.05
- Arlo Ludewick (Great Britain) - 3:48.17
- Ethan Strand (USA) - 3:49.13
- Thomas Keen (Great Britain) - 3:49.33
- Samuel Prakel (USA) - 3:49.63
- Archie Davis (Great Britain) - 3:51.09
- Mohamed Abdilaahi (Germany) - DNF
- Simeon Birnbaum (USA) - DNF
- Brannon Kidder (USA) - DNF
- Zan Rudolf (Slovenia) - DNF
Josh Kerr Shatters World Record to Win Historic London Mile
Josh Kerr delivered one of the greatest performances of his career, storming to a world-record 3:42.66 to win the men's mile in front of a home crowd. Kerr broke Hicham El Guerrouj's long-standing mark, while Yared Nuguse finished second in a season-best 3:45.69.
2026 London Diamond League Schedule
Saturday, July 18
- 8:04 a.m. ET - Women's Discus
- 8:30 a.m. ET - Men's Pole Vault
- 9:03 a.m. ET - Men's 400m Hurdles
- 9:10 a.m. ET - Women's High Jump
- 9:14 a.m. ET - Women's 400m
- 9:25 a.m. ET - Men's 800m
- 9:35 a.m. ET - Women's 3000m
- 9:49 a.m. ET - Women's Long Jump
- 9:53 a.m. ET - Men's 110m Hurdles
- 10:04 a.m. ET - Men's 100m
- 10:15 a.m. ET - Women's 200m
- 10:26 a.m. ET - Men's 400m
- 10:36 a.m. ET - Men's Mile
- 10:51 a.m. ET - Women's 800m
How To Watch 2026 London Diamond League
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FloTrack’s 2026 Diamond League coverage includes live events, videos and replays for this week’s competition and throughout the season.
How To Watch 2026 Diamond League London With The Athlete’s Lounge
Another addition of The Athlete’s Lounge returns for Diamond League London, with around the clock coverage and exclusive athlete interviews live on FloTrack.
Join your hosts, 2014 Diamond League champion Jenny Simpson, U.S. Olympian Andrew Wheating and Olympic medalists Trey Hardee and English Gardner in the Athlete’s Lounge.
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