Mile News


Making the Most of Your Mile: Newport-Mesa Spirit Run

March 15, 2018

Celebrating its 35th edition, the Newport-Mesa Spirit Run: Race for the Schools takes place on Sunday, March 18 and is also the host of the USATF Southern California Road Mile Championship

By Bring Back the Mile

The Newport-Mesa Spirit Run, a BBTM Featured Event, is enjoying its 35th edition...

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Roger Bannister’s legacy lives in Baylor track community

March 13, 2018

“He was such a role model for so many people in the running community... He went down as a legend."

By Nathan Keil, Sports Editor, Baylor Lariat

The winds were swirling all around the track on May 6, 1954, in Oxford, England. The conditions were less than ideal, but Sir Roger Bannister was...

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Golden moment cast in bronze: Sir John Walker statue unveiled

March 12, 2018

"This is a legacy for others. When they look at the statue kids can say to each other 'if he can do it, so can I'."

From Stuff.co.nz

One of the country's sporting heroes has been immortalized in his hometown.

Olympic champion and Mile world record holder Sir John Walker unveiled a...

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Favorites Kerr, Purrier Win NCAA Indoor Mile Titles

March 11, 2018

New Mexico Lobo defends, while Purrier edges Jones at the tape for first national crown

By LetsRun.com

COLLEGE STATION, Texas —  Redemption.

Look at the results of the Mile finals at the 2018 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships and you’ll see that New Mexico’s Josh Kerr and New...

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