Runner Josh Kerr breaks world record for fastest mile: See his time

Josh Kerr of Team Great Britain celebrates after winning the 1 Mile Men's Final and setting a new World Record during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the 2026 Wanda Diam ...
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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 running in the nude or trying to win a bet ...
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Teen runner sets new record for fastest mile by a junior athlete

A 16-year-old from New Zealand has set a new world record for the fastest mile run by an under–18 athlete. Sam Ruthe crossed the finish line in an extraordinary 3:48.88 minutes at the John Thomas ...