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I was lucky enough to be alive the last time the Mile World Record was set by Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999. I was a month and a day old and I’ve grown up with this record. 27 years it has stood and it may just fall this weekend. Josh Kerr has set his sights on the long-standing record with Project 222, dedicated to breaking the all-time great mark. 222, of course, stands for 222 seconds or 3:42, which would eclipse the standing record of 3:43.13.

London is spoiled for sport this July. Wimbledon just ended. The World Cup has gripped the world, with England taking the pitch for third on Saturday after a close semi-final loss. And in the middle of it all, the Wanda Diamond League returns to London Stadium, with world records on the table and current world record holders on the start line and in the field.

Diamond League London is here, and the entry lists for this week’s competition look to be some of the most competitive of the Wanda Diamond League circuit. After an exciting week at Diamond League Monaco, the attention turns to London on July 18, where we’ll see some exciting action from world-class runners.

Diamond League London marks one of the most eventful competitions of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League season, with some of the top track and field competitors in the world competing in London Stadium. On July 18, there will be multiple vital storylines to watch. Some of the top runners in the World Athletics rankings will be competing in London.

Diamond League London is one of the premier stops on the Wanda Diamond League circuit, bringing many of the world's best track and field athletes to London Stadium. With the World Athletics Championships approaching, the meet is a crucial opportunity for athletes to test themselves against elite competition.

The Monaco Diamond League headlined this weekend’s slate of meets, delivering historic performances across the sprints, distance, and field events. With the World Championships drawing closer, athletes continue to raise the bar with record-breaking and all-time performances. Here are the top five stories from the weekend. 5. Marco Arop Runs Fastest 800M on Canadian Soil Before we turn our attention to Monaco’s record-breaking performances, we first look at the history made in Canada.

The Wanda Diamond League circuit will head to London this Saturday, July 18 - and a highly anticipated World Record Attempt will take center stage. But, while all eyes are on Josh Kerr and Yared Nuguse in the men's mile, other fields have quietly taken shape, making the London Diamond League fields some of the best we've seen this season. For example, in the men's 110mH we'll see a rematch between Jamal Britt and Ja'Kobe Tharp after Britt took victory in Pre.

Josh Kerr will make his Mile World Record Attempt at the London Diamond League meeting this Saturday, July 18, streaming LIVE on FloTrack. Jul 13, 2026 by John Davern Inside Josh Kerr's Final Tune-Up Before Mile World Record Attempt6:44 The stage is set for Josh Kerr's World Record Mile Attempt on Saturday, which has been labeled Project 222 by Kerr and his team.

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