Mile News


Shannon Rowbury breaks Slaney’s 32-year-old American record in the 1500m

July 17, 2015

Genzebe Dibaba runs a World Record time of 3:50.07; Rowbury takes third, clocking 3:56.29.

From USA Track & Field

Olympian Shannon Rowbury (Portland, OR) etched her name in the history books Friday, breaking Mary Decker Slaney's long-standing American record in the Herculis Monaco meeting...

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Andrews headed to Beijing for track World Championships

July 17, 2015

“I have more potential in the 1500. It plays to my strengths.”

By Tim Morris, News Transcript

When Robby Andrews made an appearance at the Youth Running Camp hosted by Manalapan Parks and Recreation, he had a message for the runners of the future.

“I want to make sure that they understand...

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Aragon, Peterson highlight BSSG Montana Mile fields

July 16, 2015

With top female and male runners in the state expected, event records could fall on Friday, July 17

From Billings Gazette

Christina Aragon and Robert Peterson highlight the women’s and men’s fields for the annual Montana Mile, one of the most anticipated events for the Big Sky State Games...

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Jenny Simpson hits her stride as U.S. distance running’s new leader

July 15, 2015

Her goals this season include winning the World Championship 1500m crown again, this August in Beijing, and, at some point, making another run at Slaney’s record.

By Christopher Chavez, Sports Illustrated

Jenny Simpson watched the 2004 Women’s Olympic Marathon on television. She was 17 then...

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