July 07, 2012
By Amy Simpson, MileSplit
On a windy day in Oxford, England, one man and one distance were elevated to a level of fame previously unattained by any track athlete. In 1954, when Roger Bannister became the first man to run a mile in less than four minutes, the world was inspired to achieve the...
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July 06, 2012
By Jane Miller, Peoria Journal Star
What a summer Johnny Crain is having.
The 2010 1600-meter state champion for Dunlap High School won the 15K race at the Steamboat Classic three weeks ago.
And Friday, Crain became the first runner to go under four minutes in the Main Street Mile, winning...
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July 06, 2012
By Tim Creason, South Bend Tribune
Compared to what lies ahead, winning the women's 1500-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Trials may seem like a piece of cake for Plymouth native Morgan Uceny.
Fact: Since 1972, when the women's 1500 was added to the Olympic lineup, no American has ever won a...
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July 05, 2012
Grand Prize winner takes home exclusive Mile Legends package; four other lucky Mile Maniacs receive limited edition 3:59 "I AM THE MILE" T-Shirts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - After enjoying a great week at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Track & Field - Team Trials and celebrating a fantastic 1500 meter final...
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