Record-Breaking Performance at Diamond League

At the recent Diamond League meeting in Oslo, George Mills, the British distance runner, made headlines by setting a new national record in the men’s 5,000 meters. Finishing the race in 12:46.59, Mills surpassed the previous record held by Sir Mo Farah for 14 years, which stood at 12:53.11.

Race Highlights

In a thrilling competition, Nico Young from the United States clinched victory with a personal best of 12:45.27. Mills, who had been leading as the final lap approached, was overtaken in the closing moments but hung on to achieve a remarkable personal record, improving his previous best by 12 seconds.

Other Notable Performances

Alongside Mills, fellow competitors also shared significant achievements. Biniam Mehary secured second place with a personal best of 12:45.93, while Ethiopia’s Kuma Girma finished third, clocking in at 12:46.41 and also reaching a personal best.

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Stromsgodset

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Molde

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Bryne

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Haugesund

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19/07

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Brann

26/07

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Kristiansund BK

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03/08

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Rosenborg

10/08

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Bryne

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17/08

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Molde

22/08

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Ham-Kam

Context and Goals

This record-breaking performance underlines Mills' goals for the current season, including his aspirations for a medal at upcoming global competitions. Reflecting on his achievement, Mills stated that breaking the British record was a primary objective, emphasizing the importance of being competitive in a field that was anticipated to be particularly strong.