Mile News


Brandon Hudgins Overcomes Rare Disease to Break 4:00 Mile

August 19, 2015

After three bouts of an autoimmune disease in eight years, Brandon Hudgins runs a 3:59.67 Mile at the Sir Walter Miler.

By Alison Wade, Runner's World

On August 7, Brandon Hudgins, 28, of Boone, North Carolina, became the 448th American to break 4:00 in the Mile, and most likely the first to...

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Nick Willis: A Man in Full

August 19, 2015

The New Zealand Miler has been at the top of the sport for more than a decade, but his speed and motivation are stronger than ever. At 32, he sets out to crown his career with another major medal.

By Cathal Dennehy, Running Times

The IAAF World Championships begin on August 22 in Beijing,...

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The Legacy of New Zealand’s Milers

August 19, 2015

Jack Lovelock, Peter Snell, and John Walker paved the way for future Kiwi stars like Nick Willis.

By Roger Robinson, Running Times

When Nick Willis was a boy in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, he used to watch videos of Kiwis Jack Lovelock, Peter Snell, and John Walker winning Olympic 1500m gold...

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The Lauren Johnson Story: From Over 2:20 for 800 in HS to the U.S. World Championships 1500 Team

August 18, 2015

“You wouldn’t necessarily put a Lauren Johnson into the top echelon of the American middle distance crew,” Rowland said. “She took her opportunity…. that’s the beauty of our sport. That’s what make us tick and keeps us going."

By Jonathan Gault, LetsRun.com

With 100 meters to go in the...

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