The Milestone That Rewrote History The men's mile record has stood for nearly two decades since Hicham El Guerrouj set it in 1999, but on Saturday, Josh Kerr shattered that benchmark with a time of 3:42.
66 minutes at the Diamond League meet in London. Kerr's achievement is remarkable considering the rich history surrounding the mile.
Roger Bannister broke the four minute barrier in 1954, opening doors for generations of middle distance runners.