Smithsonian Magazine

For the First Time in 27 Years, a Man Set a New World Record for Fastest Mile. People Have Chased the Goal for Centuries

British runners in particular have long tried to cross the finish line in less than 4 minutes, records show, sometimes ...

Josh Kerr sets new world record mile time, beating 27-year mark

There is a new world record for the fastest mile time. Josh Kerr posted a blazing 3:42.66 mile time at the Diamond League ...

Man breaks 27-year-old world record for fastest mile

British runner Josh Kerr set a new world record for the fastest mile during a race at London Stadium on Saturday. Kerr ...
Yahoo! Sports

Teen runner sets new record for fastest mile by a junior athlete

A 16-year-old from New Zealand has set a new world record for the fastest mile run by an under–18 athlete. Sam Ruthe crossed the finish line in an extraordinary 3:48.88 minutes at the John Thomas ...