Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe aims to break four-minute mile record

Monday 17 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 17 Mar 2025, 2:14pm

Fifteen-year-old middle-distance runner Sam Ruthe is attempting to break the four-minute mile barrier this week. The Tauranga athlete aims to become the first 15-year-old in history to achieve the mark and the youngest person ever to do so.

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1. StuffMon 17 Mar 2025, 5:00am

   Born to run – the remarkable story of Sam Ruthe’s fast-track to middle-distance greatness (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 17 Mar 2025, 11:45am

   Four-minute mile in 15yo Kiwi runner Sam Ruthe's sights (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 17 Mar 2025, 2:14pm

   Four-minute mile in 15yo Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe’s sights (opens in new tab)