Mile News


Sara Hall Claims Second Consecutive Grand Blue Mile

April 24, 2012

Peter van der Westhuizen takes first GBM crown

Courtesy: Drake Athletics

DES MOINES, Iowa - 2011 Pan Am Games gold medalist Sara Hall (far right) became the first two-time winner in the three-year history of the Grand Blue Mile on Tuesday evening, outkicking Heather Kampf to repeat as...

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BYU runner to attempt Mile record at upcoming meet

April 24, 2012

By Taylor Wilson, Deseret News

PROVO, Utah – Senior Miles Batty will attempt to become just the second runner in history to complete a sub-4 minute Mile in the state of Utah on Saturday at 1:45pm MT at the annual BYU Robison Invitational.

Batty will attempt to join Olympian Doug Padilla on...

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Further Reflections: A teen’s ‘what-if’ memories from the Relays

April 22, 2012

By Carroll McKibben, Des Moines Register

The Drake Relays might have been the site of the first 4-minute mile. That opportunity never occurred, however, because of a decision made, ironically, by a former Drake University track coach, Bill Easton. The popular Easton coached the Bulldogs and...

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Volunteer Track Classic Embraces Running a Mile

April 19, 2012

By Dave Link, Knoxville News Sentinel

There was a time when the mile run was the signature event in track and field meets in the United States and around the world.

It may have reached a peak on May 16, 1971, when Jim Ryun and Marty Liquori were paired against each other in the first "Dream...

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