Scottish athlete Josh Kerr breaks the 1-mile world record with a time of 3:42…
Brian O'Neill on July 20, 2026, 8:50 am | Readers 336
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As most of you will know the sub-four-minute mile was long considered impossible until Roger Bannister managed it in 1954. Sensei and many athletes have smashed his record. The latest is Scottish athlete Josh Kerr, who set a new world record in an amazing time of 3:42. He managed to keep an average speed of 16.2 mph which is pretty damn fast. Well done to him.
Scottish athlete Josh Kerr breaks the 1-mile world record with a time of 3:42.66, the previous world record having stood for 27 years. pic.twitter.com/4Hc52DxVcX
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