How Josh Kerr ran the fastest mile ever
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Thousands watched as Josh Kerr broke new ground in London, setting a new mile world record that stood for nearly three decades. How did he put himself in a position to make history? The Telegraph goes behind the scenes to reveal what it truly takes to break a world record. Video producer: Oscar Frost Senior video editor: Finlay Bald Read more from Jeremy Wilson's interview with Josh Kerr here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/athletics/2026/08/03/josh-kerr-interview-15-days-changed-life-mile-gold-record/ #JoshKerr #MileWorldRecord #TrackAndField #Running #Athletics Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Race Day Mindset 00:50 - Inspiration from Roger Bannister & Target Record 01:30 - Entering the Flow State 02:01 - Pacing Strategy & Track Sessions 02:38 - Trusting the Team & 6-Month Build Up 03:00 - The Role of Pacemaker Brannon Kidder 03:48 - Support System: Family, Coaches & Team 04:43 - Pre-Race Routine & Hotel Preparation 05:16 - Daily Mental Visualization & Manifestation 05:48 - The 3
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