Longstanding women’s U.S. indoor Mile record shattered; 11th U.S. high schooler sub-4; two outdoor Masters age group world records; COVID-19 causes cancelled events, limited racing year
By Ryan Lamppa, Bring Back the Mile
The main storyline of 2020 was obviously the COVID-19 pandemic and its...
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“And individually—it’s crazy to say—but I really have big goals and would love to be an NCAA champion. I don’t know exactly what event, but it’s definitely a goal of mine.”
By Jeff Hollobaugh, Track & Field News
It wasn't much of a track season—only 6 indoor meets—but Marlee Starliper...
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O’Hare wins men’s NYRR Wanamaker Mile for the second time in three years
Summary by BBTM with support from Nick Nicholas, The Armory
NEW YORK – On Saturday afternoon at The Armory New Balance Track & Field Center, the athletes delivered an outstanding, historic 113th Millrose Games. In the...
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Longstanding indoor and outdoor Mile world records broken; Herrera & Kampf BBTM Grand Prix Tour champions and more BBTM Effect!
By Ryan Lamppa, Bring Back the Mile
The Bring Back the Mile campaign was launched in January 2012 to elevate & celebrate the storied distance, and over the past 8...
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“My workouts have been very awesome lately. I felt strong and healthy coming into the race. It was just all about competing and trying to run a really good time.”
By Greg Carey, MetroNews
Ripley High School junior Victoria Starcher made the most of this year’s trip to the Penn Relays, running...
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National high school indoor Mile champion seeking three-peat in the outdoor Mile [1600 meters] at Pennsylvania state meet
By Ben Destefan, The Record Herald
GREENCASTLE – Taryn Parks has earned plenty of praise and accolades. Still, even for the ultra-talented junior at Greencastle-Antrim...
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Date of Statehood: December 12, 1787
Capital: Harrisburg
Motto: Virtue, Liberty & Independence
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a rich Mile history with the "State of Independence" hosting some of the fastest and most exciting Mile races in the United States. The historic Penn Relays has...
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