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Josh Kerr's mile record and Sawe's marathon achievement are up for awards. Kerr's three-minute 42.66-second run in July broke a 27-year-old record. Sawe became the first to run a marathon under two hours in April.
Kerr's record-breaking run at the London Diamond League was cheered by the crowd. Sawe's historic marathon in London was more than a minute faster than the previous record. Both achievements are nominated for the World Athletics Awards. Read more racing coverage.
The awards ceremony will take place in Monaco on 29 November. Other categories include athlete of the year and rising star. Botswana's 4x400m relay win is also nominated. Related: Sheila Chepkirui Wins 2026 New York City Marathon.
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What should runners know about Kerr's Mile Record Nominated for World Athletics Award?
Josh Kerr's record-breaking mile and Sawe's marathon feat among nominees. Josh Kerr's mile record and Sawe's marathon achievement are up for awards. Kerr's three-minute 42.66-second run in July broke a 27-year-old record. Sawe became the first to run a marathon under two hours in April.
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Runner World published this brief on November 3, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated November 3, 2026.
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