Multiple outlets report that middle-distance runner Josh Kerr is pursuing “Project 222,” an attempt to break the longstanding men’s mile record held by Hicham El Guerrouj. El Guerrouj’s record is 3:43.13, and Kerr’s effort in London is framed as a bid to surpass that mark. Coverage describes the initiative as controversial and focuses on Kerr’s broader goal of achieving a time fast enough to be recognized as a major milestone in the mile event. The reporting across sources emphasizes the same key benchmark: El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old record and Kerr’s intention to challenge it during a meet in London. While the outlets differ in how they characterize the project’s attention and reception, they align on the central facts of the pursuit and the target time. The accounts present Kerr’s attempt as a high-profile attempt at an elite standard and note that the record’s longevity adds to the significance of the challenge.