A record try for Cain, a farewell for Webb, a homage to Nurmi by Lagat
By Peter Gambaccini, Runner's World
The Millrose Games in New York, now at the Armory Track & Field Center in upper Manhattan, will be staged for the 107th time Saturday. As always, the meet that has produced so much track...
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An excerpt from the Webb family's personal blog on Alan's last Track & Field race at the 2014 Millrose Games Wanamaker Mile.
By Team Webb
In just a few short days, it’s hard for me to believe Alan will be boarding a plane to compete at what could be his last elite level race in the Mile. New...
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U.S. Mile record holder and 2004 Olympian eyeing triathlon?
By Peter Gambaccini, Runner's World
Alan Webb’s fabled track career may be nearing its finish, with his final race potentially coming as soon as February 15. After that, he might be reincarnated as a triathlete.
Webb’s contract...
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U.S. Mile record holder finishes 7th at HCA Virginia 8K; “For the last few years, it really has been very frustrating.”
By Paul Woody, Richmond Times-Dispatch
When almost 20,000 runners fill the streets for a stretch of almost eight hours, it can be easy to run in relative anonymity, if...
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"I like being around the positive energy and the enthusiasm of young guys who want to do well and want to get better," said Webb.
By Ken Goe, The Oregonian
It's not clear how good the Portland State cross country teams will be this year, but there isn't a Division I program with more star...
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Date of Statehood: May 23, 1788
Capital: Columbia
Mottos: Dum spiro spero (While I breathe, I hope) / Animis opibusque parati (Ready in soul and resource)
South Carolina Milers are led by 1992 Olympian, Terrance Herrington, who competed at 1500 meters in Barcelona. Herrington, a Hartsville...
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Jon Rankin serves as BBTM's California Captain for the state petition drive to replace the 1600m with the Mile at the High School State Meet. He will be providing occasional posts on his journey as the California Captain. Below is entry number #1 to kick off the 2013 State Meet that begins this...
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By Darrin DeTorres, DistancePreps.com
On a wet and windy day nearly 59 years ago, a young man with a dream of the seemingly impossible became the first runner to break the 4 minute barrier in the Mile. In the 59 years following Roger Bannister’s magical performance, runners all over the world...
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Bernie Montoya to defend title; Will one or more high school boys break the coveted sub-4 minute Mile barrier?
NEW YORK – (May 21, 2013) – Twenty-eight of the top U.S. high school Mile athletes including defending champion Bernie Montoya are expected at the adidas Dream Mile to be contested at...
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By Matt McCue, Competitor Group
The talented track star is hoping to revitalize his career by moving up to longer distances.
During a five-week altitude stint at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., Alan Webb and his new training partners are playing volleyball according to...
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