British middle-distance runner Josh Kerr sets a new world record for the mile, breaking a record that had stood for 27 years, according to reports from Sky News (UK) and the New York Post. Both outlets describe Kerr’s performance as the fastest mile time ever recorded, replacing the previous record held for nearly three decades. The reports focus on the achievement and the length of time the former benchmark had remained unbeaten. No additional details are provided in the supplied articles about the specific time, the location, or the competition in which Kerr ran, nor do they mention competitors, pacing, or weather conditions. Overall, the coverage agrees on the central point: Kerr runs the world’s fastest mile, and the previous record is surpassed after 27 years.