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15-Year-Old Sam Ruthe Sets Record with Sub-Four Mile

3/19/2025

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At just 15 years old, New Zealand's Sam Ruthe shattered records by running a stunning sub-four-minute mile in 3:58.35 at Auckland's Mt. Smart Stadium, just weeks shy of his 16th birthday. This remarkable feat not only crowned him the youngest to achieve this milestone but also eclipsed Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen's previous record. Pacemakers Sam Tanner and Ben Wall joined the celebration, finishing under four minutes as well.

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At just 15 years old, New Zealand's Sam Ruthe shattered records by running a stunning sub-four-minute mile in 3:58.35 at Auckland's Mt. Smart Stadium, just weeks shy of his 16th birthday. This remarkable feat not only crowned him the youngest to achieve this milestone but also eclipsed Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen's previous record. Pacemakers Sam Tanner and Ben Wall joined the celebration, finishing under four minutes as well.