Mile News Tagged Iaaf World Championships


The Lauren Johnson Story: From Over 2:20 for 800 in HS to the U.S. World Championships 1500 Team

August 18, 2015

“You wouldn’t necessarily put a Lauren Johnson into the top echelon of the American middle distance crew,” Rowland said. “She took her opportunity…. that’s the beauty of our sport. That’s what make us tick and keeps us going."

By Jonathan Gault, LetsRun.com

With 100 meters to go in the...

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Matthew Centrowitz Chases Third World Championships Medal

August 18, 2015

After 1500-meter bronze in 2011 and silver in 2013, he wants gold in Beijing.

By Peter Gambaccini, Runner's World

Matthew Centrowitz made his international breakthrough in the 1500 with a bronze-medal performance at the 2011 IAAF World Championships, and improved to the silver medal at the...

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Simpson, Rowbury Give U.S. 1-2 Medal Punch in World Championships 1500

August 10, 2015

One is a former world champion, the other the American record holder.

By Peter Gambaccini, Runner's World

The United States could take home two of the three medals in the women’s 1500 meters at the IAAF World Championships, which begin August 22 in Beijing. Jenny Simpson and Shannon Rowbury...

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