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Jack Rathborn

UNBELIEVABLE: George mills reveals brutally honest key behind stunning british 5 000m record | History Defined

George Mills during the Oslo Diamond League 2025 - (Getty Images)

George Mills insisted that a combination of patience and a fearless attitude to put himself out there led to his stunning 5,000m British record at the Oslo Diamond League.

Mills ran a sizzling 12:46.59 to finish fourth at the Bislett Games, breaking Sir Mo Farah's previous mark of 12:53.11, a record that has stood since 2011.

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