Fifteen-year-old Sam Ruthe becomes youngest athlete to run sub-four-minute mile
15-year-old New Zealand athlete Sam Ruthe became the youngest person ever to run a sub-four-minute mile on Wednesday. Ruthe crossed the line in Auckland with a time of 3:58.35, finishing just behind pacemaker and two-time Olympian Sam Tanner. Ben Wall, also pacing the race, also finished within four minutes.
Sam Ruthe Smashes Four-Minute Mile Barrier, Makes History In Auckland
New Zealand has long been a powerhouse in the mile, from Sir John Walker, the first man to break 3:50, to legendary record-breakers like Peter Snell and Jack Lovelock. Now, Sam Ruthe is the latest Kiwi to carry that legacy forward, proving that the future of New Zealand middle-distance running is brighter than ever.
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