Nauman, Tostenson go sub-4 in thrilling boys race
By Doug Binder, DyeStat Editor
ST. LOUIS - Jane Hedegren continued to cement her legacy as the fastest high school girls distance runner in U.S. history on Thursday night at the HOKA Festival of Miles.
The graduate of Timpeview High in Utah...
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“This was probably my favorite goal I’ve reached... It was absolutely magical to cross with my training partner Sam, one of the nicest feelings ever."
By Cameron McMillan, NZ Herald
New Zealand’s middle distance prodigy Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to break the coveted...
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"It's a really big confidence booster, but I've got to stay humble and keep working hard."
From Australian Associated Press
Canberra schoolboy Cameron Myers has become the second-youngest person after the great Jakob Ingebrigtsen to break the 4 minute Mile mark.
And Myers' time at the...
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Last seated South Dakotan blasts 56 second last lap to become the 17th U.S. prep, 5th this year & third junior sub-4 minutes in the Mile and 12th since BBTM 2012 launch
By Cory Mull, MileSplit.com
Simeon Birnbaum sent big shockwaves through the high school track & field world on Wednesday...
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Something and everything about this imperial distance still brings a smile to Irish sport, particularly a sub-4
By Ian O'Riordan, The Irish Times
Depending on the length of drive up or down the mountain the low-fuel warning light on the 4-liter engine Jeep Wrangler can suddenly flicker on or...
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“I always wanted to break 4, but as soon as I saw those guys coming back a little bit I was like, I might as well just try to go for the win here.”
By Rich Sands, Track & Field News
NEW YORK — Many of the all-time fastest high school boys Mile races have come in professional races, which...
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Cougars Casey Clinger, Lucas Bons record rare sub-4 minute Mile performances at altitude in Provo... and gave the crowd a show
By Doug Robinson, Deseret News
A little history was made on Saturday, when not one but two BYU athletes — sophomore Casey Clinger and freshman Lucas Bons — broke 4...
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“I kind of started slow, but I was looking at the clock and I was right on where I needed to be. I waited and waited and waited, but I had juice at the end.”
By Jeff Hollobaugh, Track & Field News
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — On Sunday, February 7, no result out of ATL3 was more surprising than the...
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Sub-57 final lap breaks sub-4 barrier: "I didn't realize I was going to run sub-4 until I literally leaned across the line and the clock still said 59."
By Jeffrey Parenti, MileSplit.com
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. -- Leo Daschbach accomplished what he didn't even think was possible.
Earlier...
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"Not only was it a historic milestone for me, but it was also a very emotional day. My grandmother passed away from cancer last summer and that very day was her first birthday since. I actually had her name written on my spikes."
By Charlie O’Donovan
One of the top highlights for Villanova...
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