Mile News


Ben’s Memorial Mile to honor Downers Grove runner

April 25, 2016

"We can honor his life and honor everyone's friendships by coming together again."

By Marie Wilson, Daily Herald

Ben Silver of Downers Grove was a lot of things during his 22 years, and one of them was a runner.

He was a teammate, captain, competitor and all-state athlete running track and...

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Protecting the Family Name

April 24, 2016

The success he’s had in the Mile seems to have lit a fire within Zach LeMay, who said he now has a chance to eclipse a mark set my one of his older brothers.

By Matt Wagner, Star Beacon

The last name of LeMay brings with it high expectations when it comes to Edgewood running.

The twins of...

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All-time great votes for Tamagno as best OC Miler ever

April 23, 2016

Serna predicts Tamagno, who signed with Oregon, would surpass Hulst in longer distances if Tamagno made a strong effort.

By Steve Fryer, OC Varsity

Austin Tamagno had just set the Orange County record in the Mile last week when he heard people compare him to the county’s great distance...

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László Tábori: The People’s Sport, The People’s Champion

April 22, 2016

If I compare publicity percentage-wise, I had 75% for the Mile and 25% for the 1500 meters.

From Tracksmith's METER Magazine #04

László Tábori, in 1955, was the third man to break 4 minutes for the Mile, a feat that made the Hungarian famous around the world.

"Nothing gave me as much...

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