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Josh Kerr breaks the mile world record and destroys El Guerrouj after 27 years
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Josh Kerr breaks the mile world record and destroys El Guerrouj after 27 years

On July 18, 2026, Josh Kerr broke the world record in the mile at the London Stadium, ending a 27-year reign held by Moroccan legend Hicham El Guerrouj. The achievement was described as a historic moment in athletics, with Kerr's performance surpassing the previous record that had stood since the 1990s. The event took place during the European Athletics Championships, highlighting Kerr's dominance in middle-distance running. His time was noted as a significant milestone, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in athletic history.

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Josh Kerr breaks the mile world record and destroys El Guerrouj after 27 years

On July 18, 2026, Josh Kerr broke the world record in the mile at the London Stadium, ending a 27-year reign held by Moroccan legend Hicham El Guerrouj. The achievement was described as a historic moment in athletics, with Kerr's performance surpassing the previous record that had stood since the 1990s. The event took place during the European Athletics Championships, highlighting Kerr's dominance in middle-distance running. His time was noted as a significant milestone, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in athletic history.

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