Josh Kerr says he is “not scared of failure” as he prepares to challenge the men’s one-mile world record at Saturday’s London Diamond League. Multiple reports frame the attempt as Kerr’s latest step after becoming the 2023 world champion in the 1500 metres. The record he aims to break is the one-mile mark set by Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999, at 3 minutes 43.13 seconds. Kerr previously announced his intention to go after the record, and ahead of the race he reiterates that lofty goals are part of his motivation. The London meet is expected to provide the conditions for an attempt on the historic time, with the event’s broader track-and-field schedule also featuring top middle-distance races. While Kerr emphasizes his confidence and willingness to pursue the target, both sources present the bid as an attempt at a long-standing record rather than a guaranteed outcome. The reports agree on the venue, the timing, and the specific world record number Kerr is chasing.