RossRunning News

62 years ago today:

On this day in 1964, Jim Ryun became the first high school runner to break 4 minutes for the mile with his 3:59.0 in Compton, California.

He finished 8th overall. It was also first time that 8 runners broke 4 minutes in the same race.

Dyrol Burleson was the winner in 3:57.4.

Just announced:

St Louis will host the 2028 Olympic marathon trials.

SIX SPOTS ON THE LINE⏱️🇺🇸

USATF announces St. Louis, Missouri, as the home of the 2028 US Olympic Marathon Trials. Three men and three women will earn spots to represent Team USA in the marathon at the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The marathon will be the first team selected for Team USA across all sports, taking place on March 25, 2028.

The US Trials standards are as follows:
Men - 2:16:00
Women - 2:37:00

Happy 69th birthday to John Treacy!

Two times World Cross Country champion and Olympic silver medalist in the marathon.

4 times an Irish Olympian. Tough as nails.