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- Sam Ruthe, 16, from New Zealand, set a New Zealand indoor mile record of 3:48.88 at John Thomas Terrier Classic in Boston on January 31, 2026.
- He broke Sir John Walker's 1982 indoor mile record, becoming the youngest competitor by moving from second to first on final lap.
- This was Ruthe's first indoor race, and he plans three more mile races this month before returning to New Zealand for nationals.
