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Sam Ruthe becomes youngest man to win national senior athletics title

RNZOtago Daily TimesNZ HeraldSunday 2 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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A 15-year-old runner from Tauranga has become the youngest man to win a national senior track and field title. Sam Ruthe won the men's 3000m event at the Potts Classic in Hastings, finishing nearly 10m ahead of his competitors.

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 2 Feb 2025, 11:13am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 4 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Sam Ruthe youngest man ever to win national senior athletics title (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    15-yr-old youngest to win national senior athletics title (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Kiwi runner Sam Ruthe becomes youngest man to win national senior athletics title (opens in new tab)