Mile News


Hailu wins World Indoor 1500m

March 03, 2024

Americans Hiltz, Mackay claim silver, bronze medals in final event

By Jon Mulkeen for World Athletics

Ethiopia waited until the closing stages of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24 to win their first gold medal of the weekend. But then, like waiting for a bus, two came along...

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Beamish doubles New Zealand delight with surprise 1500m gold

March 03, 2024

“I was fortunate it wasn't a 3:29 race. I don't think that would have been on the cards for me then. But I feel like I can run people down in that last lap. It's incredible.”

By Mike Rowbottom for World Athletics

New Zealand’s Geordie Beamish produced an extraordinary finish to win the men’s...

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McSweyn edges Wightman in John Landy Mile

February 15, 2024

By Len Johnson for World Athletics

For a moment off the final bend in the John Landy Mile at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, it looked like teen phenom Cameron Myers might pull off a similar victory over 2022 World 1500m champion Jake Wightman and Stewart McSweyn. Having tracked the big two...

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St. Pierre, Nuguse win Wanamaker Mile titles

February 11, 2024

New mom St. Pierre breaks her U.S. indoor record; Nuguse near misses his record

From Sam Brief, NBC Olympics

The Wanamaker Mile is the Millrose Games’ flagship and final event. It’s named for department store owner Rodman Wanamaker, whose employees founded the Millrose Games in 1908. The...

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