Did you know?

On May 27, 2001, in one of the greatest prep performances ever, Alan Webb (USA) sets the still standing high school Mile record of 3:53.43 at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, breaking legend Jim Ryun’s 36-year-old record. #wow

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4.28.23

Burleson Headed to Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame

Two-time Olympian, who won two NCAA Mile titles, one of 14-member...


3.28.23

UK’s greatest all-round men’s middle distance runner

Which Briton had the greatest middle distance range? Steve Ovett...


3.9.23

The Reframed Mindset around the Sub-4 Mile for High School Boys

“I think the 4:00 barrier is still something special to accomplish....


4.25.23

Hiltz, Prakel win second USATF 1 Mile Road Championship titles

Hiltz sets event and USA Championship records at Grand Blue Mile;...



Featured Athletes

Sam Prakel

DOB: 10/29/94 Mile PR:
3:47.64 (road) - 2022
Metric Mile PR:
3:34.92 - 2022

Cooper Teare

DOB: 08/18/99 Mile PR:
3:50.17 (indoors) – 2022
Metric Mile PR:
3:32.74 - 2023

Eric Jenkins

DOB: 11/24/91 Mile PR:
3:49.4 (road) - 2016
Metric Mile PR:
3:35.94 - 2016

Josette Andrews

DOB: 12/15/95 Mile PR:
4:19.66 (road) – 2022
Metric Mile PR:
3:59.72 – 2021


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