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First Allie Zealand, then Sadie Engelhardt, run record-breaking Mile races in St. Louis

May 31, 2024

Drew Griffith clocks 3:57.72 Mile as 22nd U.S. boy sub-4 and #5 outdoors all-time, #6 overall

By Keenan Gray of DyeStat

ST. LOUIS – It may have been one of the most exciting 15 minutes in the history of high school distance running on May 30.

All Sadie Engelhardt could do was watch from the...

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Kerr claims Bowerman Mile crown

May 25, 2024

“I felt very strong through the first (kilometer) and I was like, you know what, it’s time to press and push and see what these guys have got."; nine men sub-3:50

By Andrew Greif for World Athletics

EUGENE, Ore. - In perhaps the most anticipated race at the Prefontaine Classic, World 1500m...

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Elle St. Pierre is faster than ever after having her son

May 12, 2024

Middle-distance star runner has set multiple American records this year before her son Ivan even turned 1; eyes return to Olympics in Paris

By Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE

Moments after Elle St. Pierre sprinted to a World Indoor Championship gold medal in the 3000m on March 2, setting an American...

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What makes the Mile so special?

May 07, 2024

"I wanted to be part of its history, to break the world record. If you want to be one of the great runners, you must be part of this Mile history."

By Chris Turner for World Athletics Heritage

The Mile distance has captured the sporting imagination. Miracle Mile, Mile of the Century, Dream...

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