Josh Kerr, a 28-year-old Scottish athlete, has become the seventh British athlete to claim the men's mile world record. The Scot achieved the feat at the London Stadium Diamond League event, where a sell-out crowd of 60,000 watched him cross the line in 3:42.66.
Kerr's achievement not only marked a personal best but also broke Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 time, which stood for nearly three decades. The record was last held by Steve Cram, who achieved it in 1985.
In an interview with BBC Breakfast, Kerr expressed his excitement about the achievement, stating that it was 'an awesome feeling' to bring the record back to the UK. He also hinted at his desire to attempt to set a new mark, saying that 'on another day, with maybe a little bit more favourable wind, I could maybe take another little chunk off it'.
Kerr's achievement is not just significant for his own career but also for the British athletics community. He hopes that his success will inspire the next generation of athletes and encourage them to pursue their own goals in the sport.
With a strong performance in the mile, Kerr has set himself up for a bright future in athletics. His determination and skill will be closely watched as he looks to continue his success in the sport.