World's fastest mile record for under-18 athlete set in stunning fashion by New Zealand's Sam Ruthe

Sam Ruthe, a 16-year old from New Zealand, broke the world record for the fastest mile ever run by an athlete 18 or under, ...

Teen runner sets new record for fastest mile by a junior athlete

A 16-year-old from New Zealand has set a new world record for the fastest mile ever run by an under–18 athlete.

Incredible! A 16-Year-Old Just Ran a 3:48 Mile—the Fastest Time Ever by a Junior Athlete

On Saturday afternoon, 16-year-old Sam Ruthe ran a mind-boggling 3:48.88 mile at the John Thomas Terrier Classic in Boston, beating a slew of pros to win the invitational heat. The meet was held at ...

Say hello to the 10 fastest half marathoners in history

Here’s a complete list of the world record-holders and all-time top 13.1-mile runners.