Mile News


New Jersey’s All-Time Sub-4 Minute Milers

May 09, 2019

Only one high school in the state has produced two sub-4 Milers.

By Jim Lambert, Mile Split NJ

With Monday marking the 65th anniversary of Roger Bannister becoming the first sub-4 minute Miler ever, this seemed like a perfect time to take a look at all the New Jersey high school grads who...

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Last One on the Books: The Complete Story Behind Centro’s NY State Record Mile

May 07, 2019

"I loved the competition, loved the travel, and loved wearing the USA uniform. I never wanted this to end."

By George Kochman, MileSplit NY

Last year, something special happened.  Four boys from Northport High School broke the Outdoor 4 x 800m State Record, originally set back in 1966. ...

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Shelby Houlihan and her fearsome kick have taken over U.S. track

May 04, 2019

Big goals for 2019 include U.S. record, defending USA titles and a medal at World Championships in Doha

By Ken Goe, The Oregonian / OregonLive

BEAVERTON — Shelby Houlihan beat some of the best runners in the world in 2018 and crushed the U.S. record in the 5000 meters.

It looks like a...

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Miler Muir still shocked by meteoric rise

May 02, 2019

"I was no prodigial youngster... running was a hobby and it went from there."

By Tom Morgan, The Telegraph sports

As a schoolgirl, Dina Asher-Smith was so close to the action during British athletics' 2012 golden hour she could reach out and touch her heroes. Laura Muir, in contrast, spent...

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