The Sam Ruthe interview: Learning the sport, loving the process, and running a 3:48.88 mile at age 16

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© Copyright – 2026 – Athletics Illustrated Most of the running world is now aware of the name Sam Ruthe. He is the 16-year-old New Zealander who has run the mile as fast as 3:48.88, indoors. Yes, you read that correctly. Ruthe’s parents, Ben and Jess, were international athletes, as were his grandparents. He having […]

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