Mile legend inspired generations of Irish runners and athletes
World Athletics is deeply saddened to hear that Ireland's 1956 Olympic 1500m champion Ron Delany died on Wednesday, March 11 at the age of 91.
Delany is best remembered for winning the 1956 Olympic 1500m title in Melbourne with a...
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“I think the sky’s the limit. Like it’s fast, indoors, 3:45, no doubt. But we’re talking big picture, I gotta be able to go 3:42 hopefully somewhere in my career.”
By David Woods, Special to IndyStar
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Nothing ever will compare to the Olympic Games, but Cole Hocker was...
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Krissy Gear, Vince Ciattei to defend national titles as registration opens for 2-Day $10 Flash Sale
From Drake Relays
DES MOINES, Iowa – Registration for the 17th Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield opens today, Tuesday, Feb. 10, kicking off a two-day flash sale...
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Marquee race at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic on Saturday, July 4th, America's 250th birthday
EUGENE, Ore. - The world’s most prestigious Mile race will feature the best of who’s now and who’s next in the men’s Mile as the next generation tries to keep pace with Olympic and World Championship...
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