The Dusseldorf mile was all about the excitement around Yared Nuguse, who won the Olympic bronze medal, and Elliot Giles, who emerged victoriously. It just goes to show that in athletics, the outcome is never certain until the very end!
Elliot Giles has set a new World Mile Road record of 3:51.3 in Dusseldorf, as reported by World Athletics.
During the New Balance KO Meile in Dusseldorf, Britain’s Elliot Giles secured the top spot in the men’s race, breaking the world record with a time of 3:51.3*
Despite facing a tough challenge from USA’s Olympic 1500m bronze medalist Yared Nuguse, who finished in second place with a time of 3:51.9.
Both athletes surpassed the ratified world record set by Hobbs Kessler at the 2023 World Road Running Championships in Riga. They also improved upon the mark of 3:54.6 – pending ratification – achieved earlier this year by Emmanuel Wanyonyi.
Vincent Keter crossed the finish line in third place with a time of 3:54.9.
*Please note that the record is subject to the usual ratification procedure
Stats:
Elliot Giles profile
Road mile world all-time list
Road mile world record progression
