Mile News Tagged Josh Thompson


Hoare to defend men’s Rudin Wanamaker Mile

January 11, 2023

Commonwealth Games champion to face formidable international field on Saturday, February 11 at the 115th Millrose Games; NBC live broadcast from 4:00pm to 6:00pm EST

From Millrose Games

The 115th Millrose Games will take place on Saturday, February 11th, exactly one month from today, at the...

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Carmel’s Eric Holt wins 1500 gold at international championship in Bahamas

August 22, 2022

"This win was finally a big-time victory besides some invitationals... I want to prove to naysayers that I can win at big meets, not just small."

By Nancy Haggerty, Rockland / Westchester Journal News

He has run a bit faster. But better?

No. Never.

Former Carmel High School track standout...

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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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McGee, Thompson Win Aetna Falmouth Elite Mile

August 17, 2019

24th edition awards $16,000 prize purse; fourth stop on the BBTM Grand Prix Tour 2019 presented by Running Warehouse

By Barbara Huebner for Falmouth Road Race

FALMOUTH, Mass. – On a picture perfect Saturday evening on Cape Cod, Josh Thompson and Cory McGee kicked their way to victories in the...

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Meet The Most Interesting Man in NCAA Running: Josh Thompson

February 27, 2016

He’s 5’9″, can dunk a basketball and in one year has gone from 4:17 to the #3 DMR time in NCAA history

By Jonathan Gault, LetsRun.com

When the Oklahoma State men tied the #3 time in NCAA history in the distance medley relay at Saturday’s Alex Wilson Invitational at Notre Dame, they did so not...

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MVHS Alum Breaks 4 Minute Mile

February 24, 2016

Josh Thompson the first athlete ever from the state of Nevada to run a sub-4 Mile

By Maggie McMurray, Moapa Valley Progress

A Moapa Valley High School alumnus and track star recently became the first athlete ever from the state of Nevada to run a Mile in under 4 minutes.

Josh Thompson, who...

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