In 222 seconds, Josh Kerr made history. At the London Diamond League, the Brooks Beasts athlete broke the men's world mile record with a time of 3:42.66, becoming the first runner in over 25 years to surpass the 3:43.13 mark set by Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999.

The performance has a name: Project 222, an initiative led by Kerr and Brooks to push the boundaries of what is possible in one of track and field's most iconic distances. Achieved on home soil in a sold-out stadium, the feat brings the mile record back to Great Britain and places Kerr in a prestigious lineage alongside Roger Bannister, the first man to break four minutes in 1954, as well as Sebastian Coe, Steve Ovett, and Steve Cram, all of whom held the record in the 1980s.

Behind this success lies a multi-year partnership built on athlete-centered innovation. For the occasion, Brooks developed a custom Hyperion 222 spike, designed specifically for Kerr’s foot strike, asymmetrical push-off, and need for aggressive propulsion. It combines foam optimized for the mile, a carbon fiber plate with integrated grip, permanent titanium spikes, and a pronounced rocker geometry. His kit focuses on a balance between aerodynamics and breathability, featuring laser-cut perforations to wick away heat and moisture.

A member of the Brooks Beasts since 2018, Kerr adds this record to a resume already packed with a world title, multiple world indoor titles, and two Olympic medals. His next goal is already set: the 2028 Olympic Games.

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