“It will definitely be like a fresh start going to Eastern Oregon and I’m not really putting any pressure on myself based off what I did in high school.”
By Don Kopriva, Track & Field News
Michael Slagowski, who last year became the ninth school Miler to break 4:00, has rebooted his college...
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"The overall transition, including the changes in training, was difficult. I was also struggling with recovering from my injury which kept coming back and is keeping me from running for another few months."
By Johanna Gretschel, FloTrack
Michael Slagowski, who last year became the 9th U.S....
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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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"When you see someone that’s your peer and a fellow competitor run really well, it’s definitely motivating.” - Grant Fisher
By John Kissane, Runner's World
When 18-year-old Michael Slagowski stopped the clock at 3:59.53 to win the Jesuit Twilight Mile on April 29 in Portland, Oregon, he...
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The newest HS sub-4 Miler talks making Mile history, Drew Hunter and his predictions for the next sub-4 HS Miler.
By Johanna Gretschel, FloTrack
Meet the newest member of the high school sub-4 club, Michael Slagowski of Rocky Mountain High School in Idaho. Before his 3:59.53, the New Balance...
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Hunter would have a big edge in a pro race, and Slagowski would have a better shot in a "Teens Night at the Club" high school-only race.
By Johanna Gretschel and Dennis Young, FloTrack
After Drew Hunter and Michael Slagowski ran epic Miles on opposite ends of the U.S. this weekend,...
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"The backstretch was just completely lined up with people screaming. It definitely was a lot of adrenaline. It was awesome.”
By Jerry Ulmer, The Oregonian / OregonLive
By the time Michael Slagowski hit the last lap in the elite Mile at the Jesuit Twilight Relays on Friday night, he was...
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