3:42.66

[Gosh, that’s fast.]
Back in March, Scottish runner Josh Kerr announced his intention to break the world record in the one mile, which had stood for more than a quarter-century. That record was set way back in 1999, in an entirely different millennium. It belonged to Hicham El Guerrouj, who ran an incredible 3:43.13.

On Saturday, Kerr made good on his promise. Donning a bespoke speed suit and custom running spikes, he ran a mile faster than anyone in history. Roger Bannister would be proud.

Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/cx2jl1wge2po