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Family ties: Drew Hunter breaks high school indoor Mile record

February 08, 2016

“I think it’s something that’s not ironic but unique and special. I think everything happens for a reason. I think this is the beginning.”

By Christopher Chavez, Sports Illustrated

As a freshman at South Lakes High School in Reston, Va., Alan Webb was a swimmer who thrived in running despite...

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Hunter goes sub-4, sets U.S. high school indoor Mile record

February 06, 2016

"It was so loud the last lap that I just, kind of adrenaline kicked in." - Drew Hunter, 8th U.S. high school boy to break 4 minutes, now third fastest all-time behind legends Alan Webb and Jim Ryun

By David Monti, RRW
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Zienasellassie becomes U.S. citizen, celebrates with fast Mile

February 06, 2016

Northern Arizona junior clocks Mile at high altitude that time converts to 3:56.98, #2 indoor NCAA time this year.

By David Woods, Indy Star

No matter what he goes on to achieve in running, Futsum Zienasellassie will never have another weekend like the last one.

The North Central High...

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NYRR Wanamaker Mile Features Rematch of Centrowitz vs. Willis

February 04, 2016

Shannon Rowbury also to defend NYRR Wanamaker Mile title against star-studded women’s field

From NYRR

The NYRR Wanamaker Mile at the 109th NYRR Millrose Games will feature a riveting rematch between defending champion Matthew Centrowitz, of Portland OR, and 2015 runner-up and the fastest...

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