Chasing 3:42: Inside Josh Kerr’s attempt to break the mile world record
Josh Kerr is targeting the men's mile world record at the upcoming London Diamond League meet.
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Josh Kerr has confirmed an attempt to break the world record for the men's mile. The event is scheduled to take place during a meet in London.
Coverage from the BBC, The New York Times, and LetsRun.com highlights Kerr's ambition, with the latter specifically referencing a target of 3:42. World Athletics and Canadian Running Magazine note that the event will feature star-studded fields and include Keely Hodgkinson.
Future attention remains on the London Diamond League to see if Kerr and Hodgkinson make history during the competition.
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Quick answers
Where will Josh Kerr attempt the mile world record?
The attempt is confirmed for a meet in London.
What time is Josh Kerr chasing?
According to LetsRun.com, he is chasing 3:42.
Who else is mentioned as potentially making history at the event?
Canadian Running Magazine mentions Keely Hodgkinson.
Coverage (5)
- Josh Kerr's world mile record attempt confirmed for London meet BBC · 1d ago
- Will Josh Kerr and Keely Hodgkinson make history at London Diamond League? Canadian Running Magazine · 1d ago
- Star-studded fields ready to line up in London worldathletics.org · 1d ago
- Josh Kerr wants to break the men’s mile world record: ‘There’s no reason to be quiet’ The New York Times · 1d ago
- Chasing 3:42: Inside Josh Kerr’s attempt to break the mile world record LetsRun.com · 1d ago
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