Mile News


Muir headlines sensational women’s Rudin Wanamaker Mile

January 05, 2023

“This will be my first time racing at the Millrose Games, so I am really excited as it has been a competition that I have wanted to do for a long time. I have very fond memories of racing in the City, and I cannot wait to return and tackle the same distance indoors.”

From Millrose Games

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Aussie Milers, McSweyn & Hoare, tangle in Tasmania

January 02, 2023

“This is 100% good for the sport. Events like this are a rarity, and people are engaged with it so much that I think it’s another option that should be invested in.”

By Sean Whipp for World Athletics

On a cool night on the north coast of Tasmania, more than 2,000 of Devonport’s 26,000...

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The Best Mile Moments of 2022

December 30, 2022

Nick Willis’ record 20th consecutive year sub-4, annual record of first U.S. sub-4 shattered, annual record of U.S. high school sub-4s (5 individuals, 7 times), event prize money increases 34%, official road Mile world championship & world record category announced and more!

By Ryan Lamppa,...

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Polk County native Tony Waldrop, legendary runner and educator, dies at 70

December 04, 2022

In 1974, the UNC athlete produced a memorable, magical year of racing that included the indoor Mile world record, first sub-4 at the Wanamaker Mile and still standing Penn Relays Mile record

From PolkSports.com

Dr. Tony Waldrop, who established himself as a track star at Polk Central High...

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