Mile News


In their words: The race that stopped a nation

January 31, 2014

Some say it was the greatest middle-distance race ever contested by one of the best fields for a major competition: 1974 Commonwealth Games 1500 meters. This is their story.

By Michael Brown, New Zealand Herald

THE BUILDUP
The track and field meeting burst into life on the opening day in...

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The Milers of Massachusetts: Carleo, Montague & O’Toole

January 30, 2014

The Mile run. No matter the level of competition, it’s the glamour event of track & field.

By Stephen Mazzone, Milesplit.com

Right now, for the state of Massachusetts, it’s also a glamorous time of year for this signature race.

At the Boston Holiday Challenge on Dec. 28, Newton North senior...

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Galen Rupp Targets Indoor Mile World Record

January 29, 2014

2012 Olympic silver medalist looks to break 3:48.45 on February 15 in Boston

By Ken Goe, The Oregonian

Galen Rupp of the Nike Oregon Project has targeted the world record for the indoor Mile at Boston University on Feb. 15 according to his coach Alberto Salazar.

Hicham El Guerrouj set the...

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World Championships Medalist Matthew Centrowitz and Teenage Track Sensation Mary Cain to headline NY

January 29, 2014

Three-time Olympian Nick Willis and USA champion Morgan Uceny also among top competitors

NEW YORK — Moscow World Championships silver medalist Matthew Centrowitz and teenage track sensation Mary Cain will headline the NYRR Wanamaker Mile fields at the NYRR Millrose Games on Saturday, February...

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