"It feels incredible. That was my goal coming into this race. I was trying to beat Tanner as well, but as soon as the gun started, I just wanted to run as fast as possible."
WHANGANUI - New Zealand teen phemon Sam Ruthe became the fastest 16-year-old to ever run the Mile, achieving the feat at...
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Second and third finishers from last year's epic race, Kessler and Cameron, also return to iconic race
From Millrose Games
The 118th Millrose Games, the world’s most historic indoor track & field event, will take place on Sunday, February 1 at the Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory. As...
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Strand sets absolute men’s NCAA Mile record; Nuguse, Ingebrigtsen indoor Mile WRs; Ruthe, youngest at 15, to run sub-4; absolute high school girls Mile record by Hedengren; most annual U.S. prep boys sub-4 with 7 individuals with 10 times; Johnson sets U.S. women’s track & road Mile records and...
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Team USA Selection Race for World Championships; new in 2026: USATF Masters Championships; registration opens February 10, 2026
From Drake Relays
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake Relays will host the 2026 USATF 1 Mile Championships as a highlight of the 17th Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark...
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