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Hicham El Guerrouj's 1500m record targeted by Josh Kerr after mile world record fall

2026-08-27 · Hicham El Guerrouj · Player Focus

Hicham El Guerrouj's 1500m world record stands as Josh Kerr's next major target after the Brit erased the Moroccan's mile world record. Kerr, fresh from Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow, confirmed he is chasing the longest-standing running record on the books. The 28-year-old Scot said the 1,500m mark is within his grasp and he will keep going after these records. He admitted he hasn't had much sleep since his gold medal success at Scotstoun on 26 July 2026.

What is Josh Kerr's next goal after Commonwealth Games glory?

Kerr has already erased Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record and now aims to upgrade his Olympic silver from Paris to gold in Los Angeles 2028. He also wants to regain the world 1500m title in Beijing next year. The mile record he broke was set by El Guerrouj in 1999 and stood for over two decades. Kerr said he wouldn't have a target on his back any other way and is racing for his legacy too.

How close is Josh Kerr to breaking Hicham El Guerrouj's 1500m world record?

Kerr stated plainly that he thinks the 1,500m world record is within his grasp. The current mark of 3:26.00 was set by El Guerrouj in Rome on 14 July 1998 and remains the longest-standing running record on the books. Kerr did not compete over 1500m at the European Championships in Birmingham, which perhaps opens up another world record tilt later this summer in Lausanne or Zurich. He made no secret of the fact he is racing for his legacy too, following in the footsteps of Seb Coe, Steve Ovett, and Steve Cram.

What did Josh Kerr say about his recent success and future plans?

Kerr admitted he hadn't had much sleep since his gold medal success at Scotstoun. He joked that Glasgow on the weekend is always bouncing and said the Commonwealth Games was an event he'd had circled in his calendar for some time. The new 'King of the Mile' insists he is not the sort to stand still despite his whirlwind 24 hours after winning gold. He plans to keep going after these records and upgrade his Olympic silver from Paris to gold in LA.

  • Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record was erased by Josh Kerr in 2026
  • The Moroccan's 1500m record of 3:26.00 has stood since 14 July 1998
  • Josh Kerr won Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow on 26 July 2026
  • Kerr aims to regain world 1500m title in Beijing 2025 and Olympic gold in LA 2028

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