British runner Josh Kerr smashes 27-year-old men's mile record
British runner Josh Kerr has broken a 27-year-old men's mile record.
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Josh Kerr, a British runner, has set a new world record for the men's mile. The previous record, set in 1999, has been surpassed.
Coverage from FOX 32 Chicago, NBC News, BBC, and ESPN highlights Kerr's achievement. The BBC also notes that Laura Hodgkinson is competing in the 800 meters at the London Diamond League.
The next events to watch include Hodgkinson's 800-meter race at the London Diamond League.
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Who broke the men's mile world record?
Josh Kerr, a British runner, broke the men's mile world record.
When was the previous men's mile world record set?
The previous men's mile world record was set in 1999.
Which outlets are covering Josh Kerr's record-breaking mile?
FOX 32 Chicago, NBC News, BBC, and ESPN are covering Josh Kerr's record-breaking mile.
Coverage (4)
- Runner Josh Kerr breaks world record for fastest mile: See his time FOX 32 Chicago · 3h ago
- Josh Kerr of Britain breaks the men’s mile world record that stood since 1999 NBC News · 3h ago
- Watch London Diamond League: Hodgkinson seeks 800m win after Kerr smashes mile world record BBC · 3h ago
- British runner Josh Kerr smashes 27-year-old men's mile record ESPN · 3h ago
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