Athletics: Josh Kerr breaks men's mile world record in London

Scottish runner Josh Kerr set a new men's mile world record with a time of 3:42.66 at the London meet this Saturday.

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He surpassed Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj, who held the previous record since 1999 (3:43.13).

This performance strengthens his position among favorites for the upcoming Olympic Games.

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