Project 222 Achieved: Josh Kerr Smashes Legendary 27-Year-Old Men’s Mile World Record in London
Josh Kerr Mile World Record London 2026 If you love track and field, today is a day you will never forget. The London Stadium just witnessed pure history. Great Britain’s very own middle-distance runner, Josh Kerr, has done the unthinkable. He didn't just win his latest race; he completely tore down one of the oldest and most stubborn records in athletic history—the men’s mile world record. For the last 27 years, nobody could touch the legendary mark set by Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj way back in 1999. Many top runners tried, and all of them failed. But today, with a mind-blowing time of 3:42.66, Josh Kerr officially crossed the finish line to become the fastest mile runner the world has ever seen. The stadium, packed with over 60,000 screaming fans, went completely wild. It was a beautiful, emotional, and historic moment for sports. The Story Behind "Project 222" This wasn't an accidental victory. Josh Kerr had planned this down to the exact second. In fact, h...