In honor of her late son David, an Olympic runner, Malibuite Bianca Torrence is working to realize his dream of bringing the sport to a new generation.
By McKenzie Jackson, Special to The Malibu Times
When Bianca Torrence goes for a run, there is often an unseen force propelling her forward.
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“David knew he had greatness in him and wasn’t afraid to step up to the plate swinging for the fences. I hope this sentiment becomes an enduring part of his legacy. His bold efforts and bright spirit deserve it.”
By McKenzie Jackson / Special to The Malibu Times
David Torrence, a world class...
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Record prize money awarded exceeds $500,000, Blankenship & Lipari win BBTM Grand Prix Tour titles, one more U.S. HSer sub-4, the brothers Ingebrigtsen make history, greatest women’s Mile ever and more highlight year
By Ryan Lamppa, Bring Back the Mile
Since the Bring Back the Mile launch in...
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“He was like a magnet—both impressive and hilarious... and always gave a gutsy performance on the track.”
By Jimy Tallal / Special to The Malibu Times
David Torrence spent a good part of his 32 years doing what he loved—running. He started running in ninth grade and continued running right up...
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Torrence was famous for speaking his mind — whether it was to show his emotions or to denounce performance-enhancing drugs.
By Bill Chapell, NPR
David Torrence, an athlete who ran in last year's Rio Summer Olympics and had been training for more races, was found dead in a swimming pool in...
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2016 Rio Olympian now holds Peruvian records for the Mile and the 1500 meters.
By McKenzie Jackson / Special to The Malibu Times
Middle-distance athlete David Torrence whisked into the Peruvian record books twice last month.
The Malibuite, a runner for Peru’s national team, set the South...
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Two HSers go sub-4, record annual first sub-4 for U.S. men, NCAA coaches vote YES to run the Mile again at outdoor Championships, $365,000-plus record prize money, BBTM Grand Prix Tour and more highlight year for storied distance
By Ryan Lamppa, Bring Back the Mile
To say the least, it was...
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The California All-Stars and the Sacramento Running Association bring home Old Vine Trophies and lion's share of $4000 prize purse in elite team competition.
By The Lodi Mile
The book is closed on the 2015 Lodi Mile. The event, presented by Blue Shield of California, Michael David Winery and...
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Cain to Zamperini and more attract Mile fans!
By David Monico, Bring Back the Mile
As 2014 comes to a close we took a look at our website traffic to see what news articles and athletes reigned supreme. Since our launch in January 2012, the bringbackthemile.com website traffic has grown every...
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Three men sub-4 and four women sub-4:30; Tommy Cochary High School Mile goes to Russell Wells, Stella Worters
From Falmouth Road Race
FALMOUTH, Mass. – Filling the bleachers and lining the rails, hundreds of fans turned out on Saturday evening to cheer the athletes at the Falmouth Mile, which...
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