Josh Kerr in action at the Millrose Games (© Taylor Sims)
Great Britain’s world mile record-holder Josh Kerr will look to put on a show over that distance again when he races the Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games, the penultimate Gold meeting of the 2027 World Athletics Indoor Tour, in New York on 13 February.
Kerr was already well established as one of the world’s top middle distance runners, becoming the 1500m world champion in 2023 and earning bronze and silver medals at the last two Olympics. However, 2026 was the year that the 29-year-old ascended to a new level.
After winning the 3000m at the World Indoor Championships, Kerr ran a stunning 3:42.66 mile in London, breaking the world record that had stood since 1999. He backed up that performance with emphatic victories at the Commonwealth Games and World Athletics Ultimate Championship to round out his season.
“New York has always been a special place for me to race,” said Kerr. “I’ve never been one to shy away from saying what I want to achieve – I'm coming to Millrose to win. The Wanamaker Mile is one of the most iconic races in our sport, and I want to put on a show worthy of that history.”
Kerr is no stranger to the Millrose Games stage. He is a two-time winner at The Armory, where he set a world two mile short track best in 2024.
While Kerr has not stated any time goal for the race, he will surely be aware of the world short track record of 3:45.14 set by Jakob Ingebrigtsen last year.
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