Josh Kerr runs fastest mile in 27 years: Kerr's time, previous records and more

Throughout the years, we have seen track and field athletes take down a variety of world records, but the mile has been one that's been untouched for a while.Some of the sport's greatest mid-distance runners have tried to take down the long-standing record held by Hicham El Guerrouj, but none have been able to run faster.Josh Kerr, 28, is in the prime of his running career, and not too long ago, he announced he'd be making a run to break the mile record.On Saturday, he had his shot at breaking it, and stepped up when it mattered most.Josh Kerr runs fastest mile in 27 years: Kerr's time, previous records and moreKerr has medaled on the World Championship and Olympic stages, but some could argue breaking this long-standing mile record would be an even bigger accomplishment.That he did, runni