Josh Kerr Breaks Mile World Record With 3:42.66 Run In London

Josh Kerr set a new men’s mile world record, running 3 minutes 42.66 seconds at a London meet, as confirmed by World Athletics. NBC Sports reported the performance, noting it surpassed the previous global best.

London Venue hosted the record‑breaking race, drawing a large crowd and live broadcast coverage. The event was part of an international athletics program that attracted top middle‑distance competitors from several countries.

World Athletics updated its official records database, listing Kerr’s 3:42.66 as the fastest mile ever recorded. The organization highlighted the achievement as a milestone for the sport and added the result to its global statistics page.

Online Platforms such as YouTube featured a video titled “UNBELIEVABLE! Josh Kerr STUNS and Breaks Mile World Record,” which quickly amassed views and captured the finish‑line reaction. The clip amplified public awareness of the new record.