Mile News


Former Teen Mile Star Mary Cain Finishes First Race in 2.5 Years—and Wins It

May 16, 2019

Healthy after persistent injuries, the 23-year-old broke the tape at the Japan Run 4 Mile road race in Central Park

By Hailey Middlebrook, Runner's World

On Sunday, May 12, a familiar face in the running scene came charging through Central Park: former high school phenom Mary Cain, who broke...

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Tuohy, Rizzo win Loucks Games Mile

May 12, 2019

Teen talent Tuohy, whose race was held during a gusty wind, redirected her attention from running fast to just winning

By Nancy Haggerty, Rockland / Westchester Journal News

WHITE PLAINS -- They didn’t set personal records. But in a meet featuring nearly 3,000 athletes from 11 states, plus...

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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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