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16-YEAR-OLD RUNS 3:48 MILE | Sam Ruthe Wins 2026 BU John Thomas Terrier Classic
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16-YEAR-OLD RUNS 3:48 MILE | Sam Ruthe Wins 2026 BU John Thomas Terrier Classic
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Jan 31, 202611:24563.8K views
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16-year-old Sam Ruth set the absolute New Zealand national record in the mile running 3:48.88. His time breaks the old record of 3:49.08 set by Sir John Walker in 1982.
Ruth's time ranks 16th fastest indoor mile time in world history, and he becomes the 11th fastest man in history.
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