Scottish middle-distance runner Josh Kerr broke the world record in the mile — Hicham El Guerrouj’s time of 3 minutes 43.16 seconds, set in 1999 and once considered untouchable — finishing in 3:42.66 last Saturday at the London Diamond League. (Facebook via World Athletics) By LIAM THARME and GEORGE EDWARDS / THE ATHLETIC With a fist pump as he crossed the line, Josh Kerr cashed in a check that he had spent eight months writing. The clock stopped at 3 minutes 42.66 seconds, and the London…
