Josh Kerr took the mile record. But how much further can we go?
Josh Kerr’s performance prompts the question as to how much further world records might be expected to improve, says Paul Ormerod.
In a recent athletics event, Josh Kerr shattered the mile record with a time of 3 minutes 42.66 seconds. Paul Ormerod reflects on the progress of world records over the past century, noting that while overall improvement is slowing down, the majority of advances can be attributed to scientific advancements. Comparisons with historical records and modern-day athletes reveal that factors like training, diet, footwear, and track technology have played pivotal roles in achieving unprecedented speed and performance.
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