New Zealander Sam Ruthe (15) becomes the youngest athlete to run a sub-four minute mile

Ruthe, at just 15 years old, achieved a remarkable milestone by clocking a time of 3 minutes, 58.35 seconds in a paced mile at Mt. Smart Stadium, becoming the youngest athlete to break the 4-minute barrier. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Norway’s Jackob Ingebrigtsen, who set his milestone at 16 years, 250 days in 2017. With the assistance of pacemakers Sam Tanner and Ben Wall, Ruthe's record-breaking run reflects his exceptional talent and the potential for future successes in athletics.

Ruthe's impressive time of 3 minutes, 58.35 seconds makes him the first 15-year-old to run a mile under the 4-minute barrier, showcasing remarkable talent at a young age.

This achievement breaks the previous record held by 16-year-old Jackob Ingebrigtsen, highlighting Ruthe’s potential to become a prominent figure in athletics.

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