Josh Kerr Just Broke a 27-Year Mile Record Nobody Thought Would Fall
Josh Kerr ran 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League to break Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year mile world record. Inside the race, the splits, and what it means.

Up until the 1960s, athletes were advised against drinking water during exercise. The prevailing belief was that hydration impaired performance, leading to an era where marathon runners were discouraged from drinking water, and many race courses lacked aid stations altogether.