Mile News


Thomas Ratcliffe sets DCL record in Mile

January 08, 2016

Concord-Carlisle HS athlete clocks indoor 4:14 in 2016 debut: “It was a good race. I’m happy with my fitness.”

By Stephen Tobey, Concord Journal

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, Concord-Carlisle senior Thomas Ratcliffe competed in the Mile for the first time this indoor track season.

In a dual meet...

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Nick Willis training harder than ever ahead of Rio Olympics

January 07, 2016

2008 Olympic silver medalist has his sights on John Walker's long-standing New Zealand outdoor Mile record (3:49.08) this year.

From NZ Herald

New Zealand middle distance runner Nick Willis says he's getting in the most training he's ever done as he prepares for his fourth Olympics later in...

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First impressions – Ashton Eaton

January 06, 2016

For some reason, in my mind, I wanted to run it as fast as I could so I asked mum to buy me spikes, a jersey & shorts, and I ran the timed Mile as hard as I could. I was timed at 6:30.

By Steve Landells, IAAF

A new series called first impressions starts today and who better to get matters...

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Sir Roger Bannister part of Reading’s Year of Culture

January 05, 2016

Mile legend will be looking back at his own personal achievements, including the first sub-4 minute Mile and more.

By Slough & South Bucks Observer

British athletics legend, Sir Roger Bannister, will be the first Reading 2016 ‘An Audience With…’ at Reading Town Hall on Monday, January 18.

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