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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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Asbel Kiprop: Standing out by a Mile

December 26, 2016

“It would have been even better if I had won the Olympics live on track so I am still chasing the dream – winning the Olympics on the track. That is what I am longing for.”

By Stuart Weir, Athletics Weekly

Asbel Kiprop has been the dominant 1500m / Mile runner on the world stage in recent...

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The Leo Manzano Interview: London 2012, Centro, Webb and more

December 23, 2016

I want to motivate others to believe in themselves, and that was one of the key things I could do with that medal.

By RunnersTribe.com

Why do you run?

Leo Manzano: The first thing that comes to mind is that I love it but it goes deeper than that. I run for myself and for my family. However,...

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P3R’s American Development Program Reaches New Heights in 2016

December 22, 2016

Record $92,500 in prize money awarded to 73 Americans at P3R events; ADP athletes also connect with local students in P3R’s award-winning Kids of STEEL program

From P3R

PITTSBURGH – At P3R’s signature events this year, a record number of 73 American runners competed and earned a record...

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Bring Back the Mile as the premier event in the sport, and increase interest in and media coverage of the Mile for both those who love the distance as well as the general public.

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Bring Back the Mile to celebrate the storied distance and to recognize the people who made and make the Mile great and to promote Mile events and the next generation of U.S. Milers.

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Bring Back the Mile to create a national movement for the Mile as America’s Distance,
to inspire Americans to run the Mile as part of their fitness program and to replace the 1600 meters at High School State Track & Field Meets across the country.

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