Mile News


Running strong: Terrence Mahon

December 15, 2013

Boston Athletic Association’s new elite group coach Terrence Mahon sees the city as a place to train future Olympians; also coach of top U.S. Milers and Olympians Morgan Uceny and Anna Willard

As told to Shira Springer, Boston Globe

The purpose of the BAA high-performance elite team is to dig...

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Manzano urges athletes to ‘continue on’ with passion for running

December 13, 2013

2012 Olympic 1500m silver medalist inspires at USA Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships opening ceremonies

By Jerry Briggs, San Antonio Express-News

U.S. Olympian Leo Manzano on Friday night urged athletes competing in a national cross country meet in San Antonio to “continue on with...

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Rackham ready for John Walker Mile

December 11, 2013

"Mighty Mile" set for Saturday, Dec. 14 in Auckland

By Jamie Searle, Southland Times

National secondary schools 1500m champion Jordan Rackham has accepted an invitation to run in the John Walker Mile at Mt. Smart Stadium, Auckland on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Athletics Auckland asked track...

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Pupils jump at opportunity to learn from champ Eamonn

December 10, 2013

"Chairman of the Boards" and now senator Eamonn Coghlan promoting "Points for Life" PE program in Ireland

By Katherine Donnelly, Education Editor, Irish Independent

HE was a world champion athlete and nearly unbeatable at the indoor Mile in his day -- now Eamonn Coghlan is promoting physical...

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