Summary
The race took place at a major international track competition in London.
He celebrated by running an extra lap around the stadium.
Key Points
4 points1
Josh Kerr, a 28‑year‑old from Edinburgh, broke the men's mile world record.
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The previous record of 3:43.13 had stood since 1999.
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Kerr finished the mile in 3 minutes and 43 seconds.
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He was given a lap of honour at London Stadium after the race.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsrecord
the best time ever achieved in a sport
mile
a distance of about one and a half kilometres
honour
a special recognition for doing something great
stadium
a big building where people watch sports events
lap
one complete circle around a track
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