Mile News Tagged Drew Hunter


Focus on the U.S. Men’s 1500 Scene

April 02, 2021

Whoever shows up on the starting line at Hayward Field, rest assured the guys will put on a great show at the U.S. Olympic Trials

By Jeff Hollobaugh, Track & Field News

It's not outlandish to project that one of the most-anticipated events at June’s U.S. Olympic Trials will be the men’s 1500....

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Taking a Road Less Traveled for Drew Hunter

August 26, 2020

"I had setbacks, but my love for the sport of running hasn’t changed. It’s in a new light now and I don’t take it for granted."

By Jeff Hollobaugh, Track & Field News

It was just over 4 years ago that Drew Huntera high school superstar with three sub-4:00s to his credit—shocked the running...

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Drew Hunter Returning to The Armory, Site of His High School Sub-4 Record

November 14, 2019

Now a professional, Hunter to give insights of his great feats to high school student-athletes at The Armory Indoor Track & Field Camp

From The Armory Foundation

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Drew Hunter’s return to The Armory on Saturday, November 16 will be especially gratifying for two reasons.

For...

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Stacked field also expected at Pre Classic International Mile

May 21, 2018

High schooler and future Oregon Duck Brodey Hasty eyes first sub-4 minute Mile against young talented competition

EUGENE, Ore. – The Prefontaine Classic’s International Mile – born in 2010 after the meet became inundated by interest in its famous Bowerman Mile – is a world class race featuring...

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First-year pro runner Drew Hunter joins rare company

July 22, 2017

“I knew 3:36 was fast and obviously really good for my age. …It shows I’m off to a good start…and it’s a good club to be in for sure. It’s exciting to know I’m on the right path.

By Kelyn Soong, The Washington Post

This was hardly the life Drew Hunter envisioned for himself when he was...

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Drew Hunter to Make Pro Indoor Debut at New Balance Games

January 17, 2017

Rising star and high school indoor Mile record holder to run storied distance again at The Armory in New York City

NEW YORK – Drew Hunter will make his professional indoor debut at the New Balance Games on Saturday, January 21 at The Armory’s New Balance Track & Field Center.

The New Balance...

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The Best Mile Moments of 2016

December 28, 2016

Two more U.S. high school boys go sub-4, Drew Hunter and Michael Slagowski; two historic Olympic 1500 medals won in Rio by Matthew Centrowitz (gold) and Jenny Simpson (bronze); $480,000-plus record prize money awarded; third BBTM Grand Prix Tour sets records and more highlight banner year

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Eat Like an Elite: Drew Hunter and 10 Others in His Immediate Family

November 18, 2016

“He’s fairly capable already, but the practice will be good for him. Hopefully he will leave home able to prepare a variety of healthy meals for himself.” - Joan Hunter

By Sarah Lorge Butler, Runner's World

Joan Hunter has a lot of mouths to feed—11 of them at times. That tally includes her...

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HS star Mile runner Drew Hunter turns professional, signs with adidas

July 09, 2016

"The most important thing is not rushing anything and I’m grateful that adidas understands that process for me to grow as an athlete.”

By Chris Chavez, Sports Illustrated

EUGENE, Ore. — When Loudoun Valley senior Drew Hunter ran 3:58.25 to break Alan Webb’s 3:59.86 high school indoor Mile...

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Hunter Recovering from Bout with Lyme Disease

June 25, 2016

Back to full-tilt training, the #8 sub-4 U.S. HSer and Oregon bound athlete is feeling great and has gotten green lights from his doctors.

By Jeff Hollobaugh for Track & Field News

Where is Drew Hunter? The drumbeat is starting to sound on the Internet about the nation’s top prep distance...

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