Kerr’s world record attempt confirmed for London

Kerr’s world record attempt validated for LondonImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Josh Kerr will be looking to break new ground at London StadiumPublished12 minutes agoJosh Kerr’s world record mile attempt has been validated after the Scot was named as part of a strong international field at the Diamond League Series event at London Stadium on Saturday.Compatriot Neil Gourley, the European indoor mile record-holder and 2025 world indoor silver medallist, will also take part in the famous Emsley Carr Mile.Also joining 28-year-old Olympic silver medallist and two-time world indoor champion Kerr will be Paris Olympic bronze medallist Yared Nuguse and fellow Americans Hobbs Kessler and Nathan Green.Jake Wightman, last year’s world 1500m silver medallist, will take his place in one of the strongest 800m line-ups of recent years.Wanyonyi breaks 1,000m world record on debut in Monaco