Mile News


Dibaba Breaks African Mile Record in Rovereto

September 07, 2016

Indoor Mile world record holder clocks second fastest women's outdoor time ever in season ending race; Alexa Efraimson shatters outdoor U.S. Junior Mile record

By Diego Sampaolo, IAAF

Genzebe Dibaba grabbed the headlines at the Palio della Quercia meeting in Rovereto, Italy after recording...

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Mikey Brannigan: Running for Gold at the Rio Paralympics

September 06, 2016

"Mikey wants to inspire all kids to participate in any athletic sport, and wants to continue to be a role model for other people with autism—to show them that there are no limits.”

By Sheri ArbitalJacoby, Great Neck Record

His Facebook page is filled with photos from graduation, the beach and...

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Matthew Centrowitz’s “Welcome to The Club” But Which Club?

September 04, 2016

The Olympic champion played his cards to perfection. In this golden process, he thus avoided potential membership in three less exclusive clubs.

By Elliott Denman, ArmoryTrack.com

"Welcome to the club."

These are the words, whispered to Matthew Centrowitz, at the top of the podium, by Lord...

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Simpson supreme again, Jenkins surprises at New Balance 5th Avenue Mile

September 03, 2016

36th edition produces three women sub-4:20, two men sub-3:50; record 17 women sub-4:30 and record tying 17 men sub-4

From NYRR

NEW YORK – American Jenny Simpson became the first five-time winner – man or woman – in event history and rising star Eric Jenkins shocked the field with his top...

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