Mile News


Kerr crushes longest-standing Mile world record!

July 18, 2026

“It was just me, my shoes and the track. I was absolutely deaf in that last 110 meters.”

From World Athletics

LONDON - On Saturday afternoon, Great Britain’s Josh Kerr achieved his much-publicized goal of breaking the longest-standing Mile world record with a stunning, well-paced 3:42.66...

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Myers, Hiltz win Mile races at the Prefontaine Classic

July 04, 2026

Australian and women's meet & U.S. All-Comers outdoor records set by the two champions at America's premier outdoor meet

EUGENE, Ore. - Saturday afternoon, on America’s 250th birthday, at the 51st Prefontaine Classic, a Diamond League meet, Cameron Myers, just 20, became the first Australian to...

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Camerieri wins Yakima Mile, runs fastest Mile on Washington soil

June 06, 2026

Cochran claims women’s race title; event record 1,718 finishers at 7th edition

By Luke Thompson, Yakima Herald-Republic with BBTM support

YAKIMA, Wash. - Everything came together perfectly for a close, record-breaking finish to the fastest Yakima Mile yet on an unseasonably cool Saturday...

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Friday Night Mile races kick-off 4th of July celebration at Prefontaine Classic

May 28, 2026

Top headliners include Aragon, Whittni & Whittaker and Cook, Nillessen & Hoare

EUGENE, Ore. - The night before America turns 250, track & field will offer its own patriotic tribute. On Friday, July 3, the 51st Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus will host two...

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