Mile legend inspired generations of Irish runners and athletes
World Athletics is deeply saddened to hear that Ireland's 1956 Olympic 1500m champion Ron Delany died on Wednesday, March 11 at the age of 91.
Delany is best remembered for winning the 1956 Olympic 1500m title in Melbourne with a...
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“I think the sky’s the limit. Like it’s fast, indoors, 3:45, no doubt. But we’re talking big picture, I gotta be able to go 3:42 hopefully somewhere in my career.”
By David Woods, Special to IndyStar
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Nothing ever will compare to the Olympic Games, but Cole Hocker was...
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Krissy Gear, Vince Ciattei to defend national titles as registration opens for 2-Day $10 Flash Sale
From Drake Relays
DES MOINES, Iowa – Registration for the 17th Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield opens today, Tuesday, Feb. 10, kicking off a two-day flash sale...
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First time race titles in biggest Mile wins of their careers so far
NEW YORK - At the 118th Millrose Games on Sunday, February 1, with impressive closing speed, Cam Myers and Nikki Hiltz won their first Wanamaker Mile titles, clocking world leading times of 3:47.57 and 4:19.64, respectively.
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