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The pursuit of greatness in middle-distance running has long been defined by courage, precision, and a willingness to challenge the impossible. This July, Josh Kerr is preparing to embody all three as he launches an audacious assault on one of athletics’ most enduring records.

Fresh off his triumph at the World Indoor Championships, Kerr has unveiled Project 222—a bold mission to become the first man in history to run the mile in 222 seconds (3:42). If successful, the British star would eclipse the legendary 3:43.13 world record set by Hicham El Guerrouj back in 1999—a mark that has stood unchallenged for over a quarter of a century.

But what makes Kerr’s attempt truly compelling is not just the time he is chasing—it is how he intends to chase it.

Rather than opting for a controlled, pacemaker-driven time trial, Kerr has chosen the grand stage of the London Diamond League on July 18. In an era where record attempts are often engineered under near-perfect conditions, Kerr is deliberately embracing unpredictability—opting for a competitive race environment against world-class opposition, fueled by the energy of a packed stadium.

“It’s my race, my rules,” Kerr declared—an unapologetic statement of intent that underlines his philosophy. For him, breaking the record is not just about rewriting the clock, but about restoring the raw, competitive essence of the sport.

The magnitude of the challenge cannot be overstated. Hicham El Guerrouj’s mile record is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and resilient achievements in track and field history. Generations of elite runners have come and gone without seriously threatening it, a testament to both its brilliance and its difficulty.

Yet Kerr arrives at this moment in peak condition. His recent world indoor title over 3000 meters confirmed not only his endurance but also his tactical intelligence—qualities essential for sustaining the relentless pace required for a sub-3:43 mile.

Project 222, therefore, is more than a numerical target. It is a statement—a challenge to convention, a celebration of competition, and a bid to create history in its purest form: under pressure, in front of fans, and against the very best.

The Date to Watch

Event: London Diamond League

Date: July 18

Mission: The first-ever 222-second mile (3:42)

If Kerr succeeds, he will not only break a record—he will redefine how such records are pursued. And even if the clock resists, the attempt itself promises to deliver a spectacle worthy of the sport’s rich legacy.

With unwavering belief and calculated precision, Josh Kerr is preparing to confront one of the most revered records in athletics—the 3:43.13 mile world record set by Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999. A performance that has stood unchallenged for 27 years now faces a serious and deliberate assault.

The reigning world 1500m champion and double world indoor 3000m gold medallist has made his intentions unmistakably clear. His campaign, boldly titled Project 222, is centered on a singular objective: to cover the mile in 222 seconds—3:42—surpassing a mark long considered untouchable. It is not merely a target, but a statement of intent.

Kerr will take on this historic challenge at the London Diamond League on July 18, 2026, where every variable—from pacing to conditions—must align with near perfection. At this level, the margin between greatness and immortality is measured in fractions, and Kerr must find over two seconds beyond his personal best of 3:45.34, set in Eugene in 2024. That time not only secured him the British record but also placed him sixth on the all-time list—firmly among the sport’s elite.

He enters this outdoor campaign in formidable form, having recently claimed his second world indoor 3000m title, holding off a fierce late challenge from Cole Hocker in Toruń, Poland. It was a performance that reaffirmed both his tactical strength and finishing authority—qualities that will be indispensable in his pursuit of history.

Behind the scenes, Kerr’s long-time partner Brooks is committing fully to the mission. The collaboration extends far beyond standard sponsorship, evolving into a comprehensive performance project. At its core is a custom-engineered racing spike, meticulously designed around Kerr’s biomechanics and expected to comply with all World Athletics regulations, incorporating advanced cushioning and a finely tuned carbon plate system for optimal propulsion.

In addition, Kerr has been testing multiple aerodynamic speed suit concepts, acting as the sole athlete refining their design for race-day efficiency. Complementing the physical preparation is a detailed physiological support program from the Brooks Run Research Lab, focusing on sleep optimization, hydration strategies, and recovery protocols—each element calibrated to extract peak performance when it matters most.

As anticipation builds, fans will be given a rare inside look into the journey. A series of behind-the-scenes features documenting Kerr’s preparation, alongside the rich history of the mile, is set to be released across his and Brooks’ platforms in the lead-up to July 18.

This is more than a race. It is a meticulously engineered pursuit of greatness—where science, preparation, and belief converge. And if everything aligns under the London lights, Josh Kerr may not just challenge history—he may finally rewrite it.

London, July 19, 2025 – In a race that lit up the track with historic speed, Sinclaire Johnson delivered a breakthrough performance, setting a new American and North American record in the mile with a time of 4:16.32 at the London Diamond League.

Johnson finished fourth overall in a blazing-fast women’s mile, one of the deepest in history, but her mark carved out a place in the record books. She broke the previous American record of 4:16.35 set by Nikki Hiltz in 2023—improving it by just three hundredths of a second.

“It was a race where everything clicked,” Johnson said afterward. “I knew the field would be fast, and I just focused on hanging on and staying composed.”

The field was stacked with some of the world’s most elite, and the pace was relentless from the gun. While the win went to Faith Kipyegon, who once again demonstrated why she’s one of the greatest milers of all time, Johnson’s run signaled that American middle-distance running is thriving on the global stage.

This wasn’t just a personal best—it was a statement.

A Career on the Rise

Johnson, 26, has long been considered a top-tier talent in the 1500m and mile, but this performance confirms she’s entering her prime. She previously won the 2022 U.S. Outdoor 1500m title and has represented Team USA at multiple World Championships, but this is her first American record.

With the World Championships in Tokyo less than a month away, this performance couldn’t have come at a better time. Johnson now heads into the final stretch of the season as the fastest North American miler in history and a legitimate contender for a podium finish in Tokyo.

Just when the doubters were growing bold, Jakob Ingebrigtsen dropped a bombshell—without saying a word.

After months of uncertainty, Achilles rehab, and a string of absences from marquee meets like Oslo and the Prefontaine Classic, the Olympic champion and world record holder resurfaced not with a headline but with a treadmill video on Instagram. The caption? Just five words:

“Normal service has resumed ??.”

That was it. No interview. No press release. Just a smooth stride at full clip—and it was enough to send shockwaves through the sport.

Jakob, still only 23, hasn’t raced since winning the European Cross Country Championships last December. In May, he confirmed his withdrawal from the London Diamond League on July 20 due to lingering Achilles irritation. But now, with the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo looming, fans and rivals alike are decoding every frame of that 12-second clip. Was this just training? Or a warning shot?

The Comeback Equation

Jakob’s resume needs no embellishment:

Olympic 1500m champion (Tokyo 2021)

World 5000m champion (Paris 2023)

European record holder in the 1500m, mile, 3000m, and 5000m

World record holder in the 2000m and two miles

But since that shock defeat to Josh Kerr at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest—a tactical masterclass that broke Ingebrigtsen’s golden streak—Jakob has been unusually quiet. Injuries kept him from defending titles on the Diamond League circuit, while rivals like Kerr, Jake Wightman, and Yared Nuguse have stepped into the spotlight.

Now, that silence might be over.

Warning to Rivals?

The timing couldn’t be more dramatic. With Tokyo less than six weeks away, the treadmill reel could mark the start of Jakob’s final prep—if not for London, then for the Worlds. His message may have been short, but the implications are massive: he’s back in motion, the rhythm looks good, and if he toes the line in Tokyo, the narrative resets.

Rivals like Kerr, who’s coming off a strong win at the 2025 Bislett Games, won’t be underestimating him. Their rematch—if it happens—could be one of the defining moments of the championships.

Crown or Collision Course?

Is Jakob ready to reclaim his throne, or is he walking into the fiercest middle-distance rivalry we’ve seen in years? The answer is still unwritten—but one thing is clear:

Jakob Ingebrigtsen is not done. Not even close.

And now, the track world holds its breath.

LONDON, July 20, 2025 — Just when you think she’s peaked, Jessica Hull finds another gear.

At the London Diamond League, the Australian middle-distance star delivered another brilliant performance, clocking 4:13.68 to finish second behind Ethiopian legend Gudaf Tsegay in the women’s mile. In doing so, Hull broke her own Australian and Oceanian record, reaffirming her status as one of the world’s premier distance runners.

Another Record Falls

Hull had previously lowered the Australian mile record to 4:15.34, and now she’s slashed nearly two seconds off that mark. Her new time of 4:13.68 places her among the fastest women in history over the distance and continues an incredible streak of performances on the global stage.

A Steady Ascent

Born in Albion Park, New South Wales, Hull first gained international recognition at the University of Oregon, where she became a four-time NCAA champion. Since turning professional, she’s:

• Broken national records in the 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, and Mile

• Made finals at multiple global championships

• Become a fixture on the Diamond League circuit

Tactically sharp, mentally tough, and remarkably consistent, Hull has become the face of Australian distance running.

Tokyo Awaits

This latest record could not come at a better time. Hull is peaking just ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where she will line up among the favorites in the 1500m and possibly the 5000m.

At just 27, she continues to redefine what’s possible—not just for Australians, but for all middle-distance runners worldwide. With the Paris Olympics in the rearview and Tokyo in focus, Jessica Hull is a name we’ll be hearing for years to come.

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At just 18 years old, Phanuel Koech has made history—becoming the first Kenyan ever to run under 3:29 for the 1500m twice in a single season.

✅ Paris Diamond League: 3:27.72

✅ London Diamond League: 3:28.82

With his 3:27.72 performance in Paris, Koech now ranks as the 4th fastest Kenyan of all time, behind only Bernard Lagat, Asbel Kiprop, and Silas Kiplagat.

He is also the fastest junior (U20) in the history of the 1500m.

Next up:

2025 World Athletics Championships Trials

Sports Complex

July 22, 2025

Kenya’s middle-distance future looks brighter than ever. 

Alright, track and field fans—buckle up, because the London Diamond League 2025 is nearly here, and while anticipation is high, one major name has just dropped out, shaking up the event’s buzz.

The eleventh stop on this year’s Diamond League circuit, London has long been a fan-favorite meet. With global sprint star Noah Lyles set to light up the straightaway, Femke Bol ready to command the hurdles, and a stacked roster of middle-distance talent, expectations were sky-high. But one race—the women’s mile—was drawing extra attention for a reason: it was supposed to feature Sifan Hassan, one of the sport’s most versatile and dominant athletes.

A Stunning Turn of Events

In a surprise Instagram post that landed just days before the event, the Olympic marathon championannounced her withdrawal. “I was really looking forward to racing at the @londonathleticsmeet,” Hassan wrote, “but I haven’t been feeling my best last week with my body not responding as well as I wanted. I love this meet and I feel really bad towards the organisers and my fans. But after talking with my team, we decided it’s smarter to skip it, stay focused and keep preparing for what’s next this season!”

The words hit hard. Hassan’s disappointment was palpable—and shared by fans worldwide.

A Legend in Her Prime

Hassan is no ordinary athlete. The Dutch superstar is known for doing the impossible—winning gold in the 5,000m and 10,000m and bronze in the 1,500m at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and later making headlines with her 2:13:44 marathon win in Chicago in 2023. She returned to the London Marathon earlier this year, building momentum that had fans itching to see her take to the track again.

Her absence from London robs the meet of a major draw, especially in the women’s mile, which was set to be one of the headline events of the weekend.

What Happens Now?

With Hassan out, the field remains strong—but no doubt the spotlight dims just a bit. The question becomes: Who will rise in her absence? Can the other middle-distance stars deliver a race worthy of her legacy? Will new names break through and capitalize on the opportunity?

The London Diamond League still promises firepower across multiple events, with top-tier battles lined up in the sprints, hurdles, and field events. But there’s no denying that the loss of one of track’s most beloved icons changes the emotional tone of the weekend.

Still, Hassan’s decision serves as a reminder: even the best need to listen to their bodies. And with her eyes still firmly set on the remainder of the season—and perhaps another Olympic run—fans will be watching and waiting for her next move.

Stay with My Best Runs for complete coverage of the London Diamond League and all the latest from the global distance running scene.

Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen is heading back to the mountains of St. Moritz to resume altitude training after a difficult first half of the 2025 season marked by injury and family challenges. The 23-year-old Norwegian has been recovering from a strained Achilles tendon that derailed his early outdoor campaign and forced him to miss several key meets.

Recovery First

Ingebrigtsen initially planned to train at altitude in Sierra Nevada in the spring, but his Achilles issue required a change of course. He instead remained home to focus on recovery, missing high-profile events in Oslo, Ostrava, the Pre Classic, and the London Diamond League.

In a recent update shared on social media, Jakob acknowledged the long road back but said he was grateful for the time spent with his young daughter and dogs. “At least I had the best company,” he wrote, sharing photos from a forest outing. His message suggests a turning point in his recovery, both physically and emotionally.

Altitude Training in St. Moritz

Coach Filip Ingebrigtsen has confirmed that Jakob will now join Norway’s altitude group in St. Moritz for a three- to four-week training block. The plan is to carefully build back fitness without rushing into competition. If all goes well, Jakob could return to racing in mid-August, with the Silesia Diamond League meeting in Poland emerging as a likely target.

While his return has been delayed, confidence remains high. Ingebrigtsen’s indoor season earlier this year was exceptional—he broke the world indoor records for both the 1500m and mile. In June, shortly before his Achilles flare-up, he set a new European 1500m record of 3:27.95 and clocked 7:54.10 in the two-mile, a world best.

Personal Challenges and Legal Closure

In the midst of his recovery, Ingebrigtsen also had to navigate a difficult legal chapter. On June 23, his father, Gjert Ingebrigtsen, was convicted of minor assault against Jakob’s younger sister, Ingrid, for an incident involving a wet towel. Gjert received a 15-day suspended sentence and was ordered to pay damages. He was acquitted of similar charges involving Jakob due to lack of evidence.

The verdict marks a formal conclusion to a painful and public family dispute that first came to light in late 2023. With this chapter behind him, Jakob appears ready to shift focus fully back to his training and racing.

Looking Ahead

Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s approach to 2025 has been cautious but strategic. Rather than forcing an early comeback, he’s prioritized recovery, stability, and preparation. If his return to St. Moritz goes as planned, fans can expect to see him back on the track in top form later this summer—potentially just in time to contend for another global title.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Norway’s Olympic champion and one of the most dominant middle-distance runners in the world, has confirmed that he will delay the start of his 2025 outdoor season due to a recurrence of an Achilles tendon issue.

The 24-year-old experienced discomfort in his Achilles while training at high altitude in Sierra Nevada, Spain—an injury reminiscent of a previous setback that sidelined him during part of the 2023–2024 season. Ingebrigtsen has since returned to Norway to undergo treatment and has transitioned to cross-training activities including aqua jogging and elliptical work to maintain fitness while reducing impact.

“I’ve been feeling irritation again in my Achilles,” Jakob shared in a video update on his official YouTube channel. “It’s frustrating, but I’ve learned from past mistakes. I want to give myself the best chance to recover fully and be ready for the biggest challenges later this season.”

As a result, Ingebrigtsen is expected to miss the Bislett Games in Oslo, scheduled for June 12, and his participation in the London Diamond League in July remains uncertain. However, he remains focused on regaining top form in time for the World Championships in Tokyo later this year.

Despite this recent setback, Ingebrigtsen had an extraordinary indoor season earlier in 2025. He shattered two world records—running 3:45.14 in the indoor mile and 3:29.63 in the 1500m—both at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais in Liévin. He also claimed gold in both the 1500m and 3000m at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn and the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing.

Jakob’s cautious approach underscores his long-term focus. “I’m not rushing this. I know what I’m capable of when I’m healthy,” he added. “The goal is to compete at my best when it matters most.”

With the season opener just days away, rivalries from 800m to 10,000m are heating up on the Road to Zurich

The 2025 Wanda Diamond League kicks off on April 26 in Xiamen, China, launching a new season of high-stakes track and field action. For the world’s best middle- and long-distance runners, this marks the beginning of the Road to the Final—a journey that will culminate in Zurich on August 27–28.

And if the early headlines are any indication, the upcoming season will be nothing short of electric.

Ingebrigtsen vs. Kerr: A Rivalry Rekindled

One of the fiercest rivalries in the sport will light up the men’s 1500m once again as Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr go head-to-head at the London Diamond League on July 19.

Their tension has been simmering since Kerr stunned Ingebrigtsen to win the world title in Budapest in 2023. The Norwegian responded with a strong victory in Zurich, but the scoreboard is far from settled.

Ingebrigtsen, now chasing his fifth career Diamond League title, will also line up against Olympic medalists Yared Nuguse and Cole Hocker in the Bowerman Mile at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene on July 5, setting up another world-class clash.

Doha’s Steeplechase Rematch

The women’s 3000m steeplechase promises a rematch of Olympic proportions in Doha, where Winfred Yavi will face off against fellow medalists Peruth Chemutai and Faith Cherotich.

Yavi, the reigning Olympic champion, came within a whisker of the world record in Rome last season, while Cherotich enters 2025 as the Diamond League titleholder. Their early-season clash in Qatar could set the tone for one of the most compelling storylines in women’s distance running.

Eyes on Rome: A Distance-Lover’s Dream

The Pietro Mennea Golden Gala in Rome on June 6 is already shaping up to be one of the key middle- and long-distance showpieces of the year.

While final entries are still being confirmed, the women’s 800m is expected to feature a powerhouse lineup, potentially including Keely Hodgkinson, Athing Mu, and Mary Moraa. On the men’s side, stars like Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Marco Arop, and Djamel Sedjati are expected to battle for points in a crowded field of Olympic contenders.

Rome, known for producing fast times and historic finishes, could once again deliver career-defining performances.

2025: A Season Built for Distance Drama

The Wanda Diamond League includes 14 series meets across four continents, leading to the two-day Final in Zurich, where only the top point-earners will compete for the Diamond Trophy. With increased prize money—ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 per discipline at series meetings and $60,000 to $100,000 at the Final—and millions watching worldwide, every race matters.  

2025 is already shaping up to be a banner year for middle- and long-distance running. With fierce rivalries, Olympic-level fields, and rising stars chasing career breakthroughs in the 800m, 1500m, mile, steeplechase, 5000m, and 10,000m, the stage is set for one of the most thrilling Diamond League seasons yet.

The former world champion is raring to go again after enduring a lot of difficulties in recent years that have locked him out of major championships.

Former world champion Yohan Blake is promising a strong comeback after enduring a frustrating 2024 season.

Blake has not raced since July when he finished eighth at the London Diamond League, an outcome that saw him claim a lack of respect from Jamaicans.

That was after missing a ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics when he could not go past the preliminary round of the 100m at the Jamaican trials and there has been uncertainty over his athletics future, especially after he opened a restaurant in Florida, early this month.

However, the 34-year-old seems not ready to hang his spikes just yet and remains determined to revive his career heading into the 2025 season.

“The journey continues. Focused, determined, and back where I belong. Stay tuned for what’s next. With God, all things are possible,” Blake posted on social media.

Blake, who has two Olympics silver medals in 100m and 200m and as many gold in 4x100m relay, has been struggling to get back to his former glories.

The sprinter was regarded as one of the big prospects when he burst onto the scene but after an early promise, his powers have been waning in recent years, casting doubts on whether he will return to winning ways.

His main task now is to be fit and qualify for next year’s World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Lyles was pushed to another personal best by Jamaican Kishane Thompson, who took silver in a photo finish.

The men’s 100m final was a race for the ages on Sunday as the double world champion, Team USA’s Noah Lyles, took the gold medal in a blazing 9.79 seconds, but it was not without a nail-biting photo finish. Lyles was pushed to run the fastest time of his career by Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, the fastest man in the world over 100m this year, who also ran 9.79 and was awarded the silver medal. Fred Kerley of the U.S. took the bronze medal in a season’s best 9.81 seconds.

Akane Simbine of South Africa was fourth with a new national record of 9.82, leaving the defending Olympic champion, Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy, languishing in fifth place, with 9.85. Canada’s Andre De Grasse, the two-time Olympic bronze medallist, did not make the final, finishing fifth in his heat of the semi-final earlier on Sunday.

Men’s 100m final results

Noah Lyles (USA) 9.79 PB

Kishane Thompson (Jamaica) 9.79

Fred Kerley (USA) 9.81 SB

Akani Simbine (South Africa) 9.82 NR

Lamont Marcell Jacobs (Italy) 9.85 SB

Letsile Tebogo (Botswana) 9.86 NR

Kenny Bednarek (USA) 9.88

Oblique Seville (Jamaica) 9.91

Lyles took his personal best down another two hundredths of a second in the race, having just run 9.81 at the London Diamond League on July 20.

Lyles’s coach, Lance Brauman, said he predicted Lyles would run a PB in the final: “I know his fitness level, and I was pretty confident he was going to run a PB, I have for the past three weeks. It was just a matter of, was he going to run a big enough PB to win the race?” 

The American said earlier this summer that his goal is to earn four medals at the Paris Games, i.e., the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and the 4x400m relay. Time will tell whether he can make good on his goal; the men’s 200m heats are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 6, with the 4x100m relay heats going on Thursday, Aug. 8, and the 4x400m on Friday, Aug. 9.

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Little-known Edwin Kurgat is inspired by his London Diamond League performance to win the 5,000m Olympics title that the country last claimed in 1988 Seoul Games.

Edwin Kurgat is now ready to stun the masses at the Paris Olympic Games and reclaim Kenya’s gold medal in the men’s 5000m following his London Diamond League Meeting third-place finish.

Kurgat, competing in the men’s 3000m, crossed the finish line third in 7:28.53 as Dominic Lobalu set a Swiss record, clocking a personal best time of 7:27.68 to win the race. Grant Fisher finished second in the hotly-contested race, clocking 7:27.99.

Kurgat admitted that the race is very vital as he heads to the Olympic Games. He disclosed that throughout the race, his body was feeling good and going under 7:30 is a sign of fireworks at the Olympic Games.

The last time Kenya won a gold medal at the Olympic Games in the men’s 5000m was at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games courtesy of the late John Ngugi.

“Throughout the race I was feeling good, really composed. This was the race where I wanted to run good to get ready for the Olympics so I'm glad with how I ran,” Kurgat said.

“I'm feeling confident going in to Paris, running under 7:30 is a big achievement for me and now I'm just ready for what's to come. The crowd was amazing, they helped push me to get it finished,” he added.

The 28-year-old has been impressive this season, starting from his indoor campaign to the outdoor races. He opened his season with the 3000m and 5000m indoor races at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix and Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic respectively finishing second and first.

Kurgat finished fourth in the men’s 10,000m at the Prefontaine Classic, missing out on the Olympic team shortly but bounced back in the 5000m to finish third and automatically qualify for the event.

U.S. outdoor mile record holder Yared Nuguse will return to the Armory Track and Field Center in New York City for the 116th Millrose Games as he looks to defend his men’s Wanamaker Mile title.

Here’s what you need to know:

– The Wanamaker Mile has been contested at the Millrose Games since 1926.

– Last year, Nuguse made his Millrose Games debut and won and set a U.S. indoor mile record of 3:47.38. He barely missed the world record of 3:47.01 set by Yomif Kejelcha in 2019.

– Nuguse put together a career year in 2023 with: a 7:28.23 for 3000m indoors (American record); a personal best of 3:29.02 for 1500m (the fastest performance by an American-born runner); 3:43.97 outdoor mile (an American record and the fourth-fastest performance in history; a victory at the London Diamond League 1500m and a fifth place finish in the 1500m final at the World Championships. Most recently, he ran 3:56.58 at the Merrie Mile in Honolulu to come just .45 seconds shy of breaking the road mile world record.

– Nuguse was the first American to win since Eric Jenkins’ 2017 victory. Nuguse will look to become the first man to win back-to-back Wanamaker Mile titles since Matthew Centrowitz’s 2016 and 2015 victories.

The Millrose Games is the sixth stop on the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold calendar.

Livestream and television broadcast details will be announced in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more Millrose Games athlete announcements as the pro fields come together.

Tickets to the 116th Millrose Games can be purchased online at millrosegames.org. For more information on all Armory Track events, visit armorytrack.com.

Netflix is set to launch a new documentary series focused on 100m and 200m sprinters on the Diamond League circuit, featuring some of the world’s most renowned sprinters. According to The Daily Mail, the show will follow the journey of several elite sprinters like world champions Noah Lyles, Fred Kerley and Dina Asher-Smith, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their world of track and field.

The report says the filming for the documentary series is underway, with a camera crew capturing the thrilling moments of the Diamond League and Continental Tour season. The crew was present during the recently concluded London Diamond League, where Lyles ran a 200m world lead of 19.47, adding to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming series.

The concept of sports-themed documentaries has gained a lot of popularity, as seen with Netflix’s previous success with Drive To Survive, a captivating series centred around Formula One racing, the golf series Full Swing following golfers on the PGA and Break Point, a doc series that followed the top male and female players in professional tennis. The shows have resonated with existing fans and attracted new audiences to watch the sport. World Athletics has the same hope–that the upcoming series will spark more interest in the sport, outside of the Olympics and World Championships. 

Although the title and release date of the docu-series are yet to be unveiled, World Athletics has confirmed the existence of the project. In a statement to Daily Mail Sport, the organization acknowledged the presence of documentary film crews following the sport and its athletes, but keeping the project under wraps for the time being.

Kerley, in particular, has been an advocate for the idea of a Netflix-style series for athletics. In an interview with BBC in May, he expressed his belief that the sport deserves more recognition and attention. Drawing parallels with F1, he emphasized that athletics, too, has events beyond the Olympic Games that could captivate audiences worldwide.

The first Wanda Diamond League meeting of 2021 – in Gateshead,  International Stadium will be able to welcome up to 2000 spectators for the meeting.

Norwegian 20-year-old Ingebrigtsen won European indoor 1500m and 3000m titles in Torun in March, emulating the success he achieved in Glasgow two years earlier when he claimed 3000m gold and 1500m silver. He returned to the UK in the July to finish second in the London Diamond League 5000m, breaking the Norwegian record with 13:02.03.

The European 1500m record-holder with 3:28.68 set in Monaco last year, Ingebrigtsen is also the reigning European outdoor champion at 1500m and 5000m.

“I had a great time racing in Glasgow at the European Indoor Championships a couple of years ago and I’ve also run a few times at the Olympic Stadium in London. So I’m hoping for another good experience in Britain at the Diamond League in Gateshead next week,” he said.

“I’ve been training hard lately but I enjoy testing myself in competition and this meeting will be a good race to see where I am in the run-up to the Olympics.”

Joining him in Gateshead will be Britain’s Elliot Giles, who ran 1:43.63 in February to move to second on the world indoor 800m all-time list, plus Australian 1500m record-holder Stewart McSweyn and his compatriots Ollie Hoare, Matthew Ramsden and Ryan Gregson.

Other British athletes on the entry list include national 1500m champion George Mills, Piers Copeland and Archie Davis.

As previously announced, the women’s 100m in Gateshead will feature a world-class line-up including Dina Asher-Smith, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Sha’Carri Richardson, while the men’s pole vault sees a clash between Mondo Duplantis, Sam Kendricks and Piotr Lisek.

The women’s 1500m will see European champion Laura Muir in action and she will be joined by fellow British athletes Melissa Courtney-Bryant, Eilish McColgan, Adelle Tracey and Holly Archer.

Cory McGee, Dani Jones and Emma Coburn took advantage of racing at sea level for the first time outdoors this year and achieved history by becoming the first American trio to all run under 4 minutes, 24 seconds in the same race Saturday at the Team Boss Indiana Mile at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion.

McGee, a New Balance professional, surged with 250 meters remaining and never relinquished control, clocking a lifetime-best 4:21.81 to elevate to the No. 8 all-time American outdoor performer.

Jones (4:23.33), a first-year professional, and Coburn (4:23.65), also a New Balance athlete, achieved significant personal bests to ascend to the Nos. 10 and 11 outdoor performers in U.S. history.

Tripp Hurt won the men’s mile in a world-leading 3:56.18, just off his 3:56.02 lifetime best, with Nick Harris running a personal-best 3:57.11 and Mason Ferlic achieving a sub-4 clocking for the first time in his career to place third in 3:58.87.

McGee also achieved a 1,500-meter personal best en route of 4:03.82 to run the fastest female mile time ever on Indiana soil. Jones also ran 4:05 to lower her 1,500 personal best as well.

Canadian talent Nicole Sifuentes clocked 4:30.50 in the mile on the oversized indoor track at Notre Dame in 2016, to move just ahead of Suzy Favor Hamilton’s 4:30.64 on a standard 200-meter indoor banked track from 1989 in Indianapolis.

But thanks to the aggressive pacing of South African Dom Scott Efurd, an adidas professional who brought the group through 440 yards at 1:03.2 and the midway point in 2:10.08, all of her teammates benefited to post the top three outdoor marks in the world this year.

Coburn, who ran 4:32.72 at 4,583 feet elevation June 27 to win the Team Boss Colorado Mile at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, held the advantage with one lap remaining Saturday at 3:16.30, followed closely by McGee (3:16.56) and Jones (3:16.85).

On four previous occasions, a pair of Americans had both run under 4:24 in the same mile race, but never a trio of athletes. The most recent occurrence came at the 2018 Muller Anniversary Games, the annual London Diamond League Meeting, with Jenny Simpson placing fourth in 4:17.30 and Kate Grace taking eighth in 4:20.70 behind winner and Dutch star Sifan Hassan in 4:14.71.

Grace and Shannon Rowbury were the only tandem to achieve the feat indoors at the 2017 Wanamaker Mile at the NYRR Millrose Games, finishing second and third behind World 1,500-meter gold medalist Hassan.

The other two races where two Americans have run under 4:24 outdoors occurred at the 2015 Diamond League final in Belgium – with Rowbury and Simpson taking third and fourth behind Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon and Hassan – along with the 1998 Goodwill Games in New York, where Regina Jacobs and Favor Hamilton took second and third behind Ireland’s Sonia O’Sullivan.

The last country to achieve the feat of three athletes running sub-4:24 in the same mile race was Ethiopia, which had Gudaf Tsegay (4:18.31), Axumawit Embaye (4:18.58) and Alemaz Samuel (4:23.35) at last year’s Diamond League Meeting in Monaco.

Russia at the 1993 Golden Gala in Rome and Great Britain at the 2017 Muller Anniversary Games in London are the only other countries to accomplish the sub-4:24 trifecta in the same race.

Australian talent Morgan McDonald paced the men’s race through 440 yards in 58.9 and the midway point in 1:58.87. He brought his teammates through 1,000 meters at 2:28, before moving out wide to give way to Hurt just before the bell lap at 2:57.25.

Harris surged with 300 meters remaining to take a brief lead, but Hurt responded to regain the advantage with 200 left, as the athletes achieved the top two outdoor times in the world this year, with Ferlic elevating to the No. 4 global performer.

The fastest men’s mile time on Indiana soil remains a 3:54.48 from Irish star Marcus O’Sullivan in Indianapolis in 1993.

Obiri confirmed on Friday that with a conducive program in Doha, she will try her luck in both 5,000m and the 10,000m races.

However, there is a small matter of qualifying in the 10,000m distance to confirm her slot in the Kenya team.

"I have shaken off the bruises from my fall in Stockholm and am back in good shape despite not running well at the Prefontaine Classic in California, USA, last Sunday," said Obiri on Friday in Nairobi.

The Africa champion in 5,000m says London leg of the Diamond League in two weeks' time will offer her a best chance to clinch the qualifying times.

"I will be running and looking for qualifying time in 5,000m at the London Diamond League on July 20-21 after the Stockholm mishap," she said.

On Thursday she won in the Kenya Defence Forces championships clocking 31:43.

On May 20, Obiri endured torrid time in Stockholm as she fell hard and eventually finished 12th in the 5,000m.

However, she will have to be wary of world half marathon record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei who was second to her in Nairobi.

Jepkosgei said she has shelved her marathon plans to focus on making Kenya team for the World Championships. Others are Agnes Tirop, Pauline Korikwiang, former World Champion Linet Masai and Commonwealth 10,000m champion Stella Chesang.

"The focus is always on getting in the best shape and going for the gold. But I have not competed in the 10,000m for a while and that is why I want to test and see how my performance will be in London and then I will decide," said Obiri.

As the defending champion Obiri has an automatic ticket for the 5,000m race. However, she must hit the qualifying mark in the 10,000m race and be among the top two at the Kenyan trials later in July.