Mile News Tagged Ed Murphey


Making the Most of Your Mile: Ed Murphey Memphis Mile

September 06, 2017

Inaugural Ed Murphey Mile sees first sub-4 minute Mile on Memphis soil; rising star Craig Engels clocks winning 3:58.35; event boasted $10,000 overall prize purse

By David Monico, Bring Back the Mile

Christian Brothers High School Cross Country and Track & Field coach, Nick Dwyer doesn’t seem...

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First Sub-4 Minute Mile in Memphis?

August 25, 2017

Inaugural Ed Murphey Mile draws national class field including rising young star Craig Engels for sub-4 quest.

By Geoff Calkins, USA Today Network - Tennessee

On the 50th anniversary of Roger Bannister becoming the first man in history to run a Mile in under four minutes, Mike Cody and Ed...

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