Mile News Tagged Olympic Trials


Katelyn Tuohy eyes 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials

March 21, 2019

Her coach Brian Diglio thinks there is little to be gained by the top female high school runner competing for North Rockland after next Fall

By Nancy Haggerty, Rockland / Westchester Journal News

Katelyn Tuohy has worn the red & white of the North Rockland running programs since joining...

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Gabe Jennings Inducted into Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame

November 01, 2018

2000 U.S. Olympic Trials 1500m champion, Sydney Olympian & free spirit joins stellar class

From Stanford Athletics

STANFORD, Calif. – Eight former student-athletes and one head coach were inducted into the 2018 Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame and were recognized at Stanford's football game...

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Meet the Miler: Amanda Eccleston

July 18, 2018

Brooks-sponsored athlete returning to racing action at the GNC Live Well Liberty Mile, third stop on the BBTM Grand Prix Tour 2018

By David Monico, Bring Back the Mile

Amanda Eccleston is perhaps best known for her heartbreaking 4th place finish at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials 1500 meters,...

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Q&A: Leo Manzano

February 03, 2017

I think when it comes down to it, I just love to compete. And there’s something about championship-style races. There’s also something to be said about when it’s time to line up... I think that that’s what takes me to the next level.

By Jonathan Gault, LetsRun.com

2016 was a rough year for ...

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Baby Steps (literally & figuratively)

January 30, 2017

From a personal standpoint, I have to say that 2016 was, without a doubt, the BEST for me.

By Sarah Brown, AthleteBiz

Well it’s a new year! So new year means new goals, new perspectives and a fresh outlook for the future. Right? Right!

From a personal standpoint, I have to say that 2016...

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The Best Mile Moments of 2016

December 28, 2016

Two more U.S. high school boys go sub-4, Drew Hunter and Michael Slagowski; two historic Olympic 1500 medals won in Rio by Matthew Centrowitz (gold) and Jenny Simpson (bronze); $480,000-plus record prize money awarded; third BBTM Grand Prix Tour sets records and more highlight banner year

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A Racing Season in Review: Heather Kampf

December 21, 2016

Three-peat BBTM Grand Prix Tour champion's 2016 Olympic Trials learning experience and “there is no final destination” for her career.

By Justin Kruse, MinneapolisRunning.com

Recently, I had the chance to sit down and talk with Team USA Minnesota athlete and Queen of the Road Mile, Heather...

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Three Races That Have Shaped My Running Career

October 07, 2016

These three races don’t stand out as physical accomplishments; instead they each reflect a mental breakthrough and turning point.

By Amanda Eccleston

Every so often a race leaves a lasting impact on you that’s far more than just a good time or a nice win. Over the past 14 years of my running...

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Eccleston: That Wasn’t My Last Shot

August 08, 2016

“We wanted to take advantage of the fact that we knew I was in incredible shape. You can't always show it in the rounds because they're little more tactical. So it's nice to just go and see it on paper.”

By Jeff Hollobaugh, Track & Field News

The homestretch battle in the OT 1500 between ...

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0.03 Seconds

July 27, 2016

But 0.03 seconds doesn’t have to define me. The joy I receive through running and the people involved far outweighs that fraction of a second.

By Amanda Eccleston

0.03 seconds is about the amount of time it takes to blink your eyes. It’s also the amount of time that separated me from becoming...

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