Britain’s Josh Kerr breaks the men’s one-mile world record during the London Diamond League. Multiple outlets report he runs 3 minutes 42.66 seconds in the men’s mile, improving on the previous world record of 3:43.13 set by Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999. The performance takes place at the London Stadium on Saturday and ends a 27-year run for El Guerrouj’s mark. Reports describe the race as fast and highlight the scale of the improvement, commonly noted as nearly half a second faster than the previous record. Coverage also places Kerr’s achievement in context of his career, mentioning that he is a former world champion at 1500 metres and a double Olympic medallist. Some outlets also refer to Kerr having announced his intention to challenge for the record earlier in the year, with the result coming during the outdoor season. Overall, the sources agree on the key details: Kerr’s time, the event and location, and the record he surpasses.