Mile News


Jenny Simpson: It’s good to be Queen

August 30, 2014

2011 World 1500m champion edges fellow American Shannon Rowbury in Zurich, wins Diamond League title.

By Jon Gugala, Deadspin.com

On Thursday, Jenny Simpson won the 1500 meters in Zurich, and with it, the Diamond League overall title in the metric Mile event plus $50,000. The two-time...

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Dozen Greatest Moments of Alexa Efraimson’s High School Career

August 28, 2014

Includes 4:32 Mile at 2014 Millrose Games, 2013 World Youth Championships 1500m bronze medal and 4:07 metric Mile

By Brandon Miles, MileSplit.us

Just as we were starting to get excited to see what Alexa Efraimson could possibly do to top her historic first three years of high school,...

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Meet Local Olympic Hopeful Matt Elliott

August 27, 2014

Sub-4 minute Miler emphasized the importance of having a passion for running.

By Jennifer DeCurtins, Charlotte Observer

The Charlotte Country Day high school cross country team enjoyed a special evening on Sunday when Runner's World cover star and Olympic hopeful Matt Elliott delivered an...

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High School Star Alexa Efraimson Turns Pro

August 26, 2014

Fellow teen phenom Mary Cain’s successful segue from high school to the professionals ranks influenced her decision.

By Peter Gambaccini, Runner's World

Alexa Efraimson, the Nike Cross Nationals and USA Junior 1500 meter champion from Camas, Washington, has signed a professional contract with...

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