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, ...

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 ...