GB's Kerr to target mile world record in London
#Josh Kerr #World mile record #London Diamond League #Great Britain #Track and field #Middle distance running #Hicham El Guerrouj
📌 Key Takeaways
- Josh Kerr plans to break the world mile record at the London Diamond League in July
- Kerr considers the world record a career goal and wants to bring it to Britain
- The current world record has stood for over two decades since 1999
- Kerr has already achieved notable success including Olympic bronze and World Championships silver
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🏷️ Themes
Athletics, World Records, British Sports
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London Athletics Meet
Athletics tournament held in London, United Kingdom
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