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On October 4, 1931, Jules Ladoumègue becomes the first Frenchman to set the Mile world record, clocking 4:09.2 in Paris on a 450 meter dirt track; also the first sub-4:10; only Mile WR set in October! C’est magnifique!

News

9.1.24

Giles shatters road Mile world record

American and Paris Olympic bronze medalist Nuguse also well under...


8.6.24

Hocker’s shocker in men’s Olympic 1500m

"I think most people in the race knew I was a competitor, same with...


9.8.24

Kerr defends New Balance 5th Avenue Mile title, shatters 1981 event record

Schweizer ties women’s event record with victory; overall, 17 men...


9.15.24

Is Running a 4-Minute Mile the Secret to Longevity?

Hard training and good genetics give elite runners an edge, but the...



Featured Athletes

Ben Blankenship

DOB: 12/15/88 Mile PR:
3:50.54 (road) - 2022
Metric Mile PR:
3:34.26 - 2016

Shannon Rowbury

DOB: 09/19/84 Mile PR:
4:19.2 (road) - 2008
Metric Mile PR:
3:56.29 - 2015 (former U.S. record)

Jenny Simpson

DOB: 08/23/86 Mile PR:
4:16.1 (road) - 2019
Metric Mile PR:
3:57.22 - 2014

Matthew Centrowitz

DOB: 10/18/89 Mile PR:
3:49.26 - 2021
Metric Mile PR:
3:30.40 - 2015


Featured Events

Guardian Mile

Sat, July 27
Cleveland, OH

Spirit Run Mile

Sun, March 16, 2025
Newport Beach, CA

Grand Blue Mile

Tues, April 22, 2025
Des Moines, IA

Meck Mile

Sat, May 10, 2025
Charlotte, NC

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