Humans are wired to push limits. Whether it’s running faster, building bigger, or doing something so bizarre it defies all logic, the pursuit of “the most” or “the best” is deeply embedded in our DNA.

Josh Kerr has the world titles. Now, he’s ready to etch his name in the history books alongside one of the most storied world records in track and field: the mile. On July 18 at the London Diamond ...

Scottish middle-distance runner Josh Kerr became the fastest man in world history over four laps on Saturday, clocking 3:42.66 to break a world record set 27 years ago by Hicham El Guerrouj of Morocco ...

The 2026 World Cup won’t just be the largest tournament in history. It’s also shaping up to be one of the most consequential from a records perspective. With an expanded field, more matches, and an ...

Josh Kerr set a new mile world record of 3:42.66s in London on July 18. Henry Nicholls / AFP via Getty Images With a fist pump as he crossed the line, Josh Kerr cashed in a check that he had spent ...

Summer McIntosh broke the longest-standing world record in women’s swimming, and the last women’s record remaining from the super-suit era. McIntosh, a three-time 2024 Olympic gold medalist, clocked 2 ...