Mile News


Ford Palmer writing surprising success story

July 13, 2014

The Absegami High School grad was a 200-pound middle linebacker in football and a good, but not dominating track man.

By Elliott Denman, Asbury Park Press Correspondent

Ford Palmer continues to write one of American track & field’s most surprising success stories of the 2014 season.

The...

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Athletes mark 60th anniversary of Miracle Mile at Harry Jerome meet

July 11, 2014

Nate Brannen, Sarah Brown win Mile; "In Canada, this is the only Mile this year...Running it a couple times (per year) keeps that magic around it." - Brannen

By Monte Stewart, The Canadian Press

BURNABY, B.C. - Roger Bannister and John Landy were nowhere to be seen at a small Vancouver-area...

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Boyle finally breaks through with Golden Mile victory

July 11, 2014

Amanda Eccleston cruised to her victory in the Women’s Elite race, finishing in 4:36

By Chris Dobrowolski, The Record Eagle

Ian Boyle was finally able to win the 5/3 Bank Golden Mile.  Boyle, who had never finished higher than fourth after running in the Golden Mile four of the last five...

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Boulder shows its community spirit at 17th Pearl Street Mile

July 10, 2014

"Downtown Miles, which have caught fire across the country, are loved because it's something everyone can do." - Melody Fairchild

By John Meyer, The Denver Post

Former University of Colorado runner Sara Vaughn won the women's elite wave of the Pearl Street Mile in 4 minutes, 54 seconds...

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