Josh Kerr - Mile World Record & 1500m World Champion

Josh Kerr is an Olympic and World Champion middle-distance runner and member of Team Amazfit who trains and races with the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro, Balance 2, and Helio Strap.

In September 2026, he won the men’s 1500m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest in 3:29.35. In July he set the men’s mile world record in 3:42.66 wearing the Cheetah 2 Pro.

Josh Kerr is known for fearless racing, sharp tactical instincts and the ability to deliver under the high pressure. Rising through the collegiate system at the University of New Mexico, Josh built the foundation that propelled him onto the global stage, where he has consistently challenged and defeated the best in the sport.

As a member of Team Amazfit, Josh takes a data-driven approach to training and recovery. Building consistency through structured training blocks, sleep, and recovery has been central to his success, allowing him to stay healthy, sharpen his focus, and peak when competition demands it.

“Amazfit is a brand that truly understands what elite performance requires,” Josh says. “It feels like a real partnership, not just a sponsorship."

Accomplishments:

World Ultimate Champion – 1500m, 3:29.35 (2026, Budapest)
World Record – Mile, 3:42.66 (2026, London)
World Indoor Champion – 3000m, 7:35.56 (2026, Toruń)
World Indoor Champion – 3000m (2024, Glasgow)
Olympic Silver Medalist – 1500m (Paris 2024)
World Champion – 1500m (2023, Budapest)
Olympic Bronze Medalist – 1500m (Tokyo 2020)

Amazfit Devices Used by Josh Kerr

Cheetah 2 Pro
A lightweight running smartwatch with dual-band GPS, advanced running metrics, downloadable maps, and long battery life for accurate, phone-free training.
$449,99
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Balance 2
A premium multisport watch for running and cross-training, with Zepp Coach training plans and recovery insights to help balance effort and rest.
$299,99
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Helio Strap
A lightweight tracker that continuously monitors heart rate, sleep, and recovery without the hassle of subscriptions.
$99,99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Josh Kerr?

Josh Kerr is a Scottish Olympic and World Champion middle-distance runner and a member of Team Amazfit. He won the 1500m at the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship, broke the mile world record with a time of 3:42.66 and earned Olympic silver at Paris 2024.

What is Josh Kerr's latest achievement?

Josh Kerr's latest major achievement is winning the men's 1500m at the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest on September 13, 2026. He won the final in 3:29.35, ahead of Australia's Cameron Myers in 3:29.68.

What is Josh Kerr's mile world record?

Josh Kerr holds the men's mile world record with a time of 3:42.66, set in London on July 18, 2026. He became the first athlete to run under 3:43 for the mile, breaking Hicham El Guerrouj's previous world record of 3:43.13.

What was Josh Kerr wearing when he broke the mile world record?

Josh Kerr wore a custom Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro when he set the men's mile world record of 3:42.66 in London on July 18, 2026. Created in collaboration with Perry Jewelry, the custom watch featured a 10-karat gold bezel, 84 lab-grown diamonds, and an engraved “222” on the clasp.

How does Josh Kerr train?

As a core member of Team Amazfit, Josh Kerr takes a precise, data-driven approach to training and recovery with Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro and Helio Strap. Building consistency through structured training blocks, sleep, and recovery has been central to his success, allowing him to stay healthy, sharpen his focus, and peak when competition demands it.

What medals has Josh Kerr won?

Josh Kerr has won Olympic, World Championship, and World Indoor Championship medals. His major international titles and medals include Olympic bronze in the 1500m at Tokyo 2020, World Championship gold in the 1500m at Budapest 2023, Olympic silver in the 1500m at Paris 2024, and World Indoor Championship gold in the 3000m at Toruń 2026. In September 2026, Kerr also won the men's 1500m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.