Jess Ruthe
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Jess Ruthe is the mother of teenage running sensation Sam Ruthe, who openly discussed her struggles with postnatal depression, shedding light on mental health issues faced by many mothers.
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Jess Ruthe is Sam's mother and has taken out national titles in middle-distance running.
‘I think I could run even faster’: the NZ teenager shattering athletics records | New ZealandThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-03-06
United Kingdom· 2026-03-06
Jess Ruthe, along with her husband Ben, ensured their children did not train seriously until they were 13.
Sam Ruthe, 15, has already run a four-minute mile. He would ‘love to try and qualify’ for the 2028 OlympicsCNN·
United States· 2025-03-29
United States· 2025-03-29
Jess Ruthe is the mother of Sam Ruthe and held national cross-country titles.
Sam Ruthe: Youngest four-minute mile runner eyes balance and next big event after breaking world recordThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-03-20
New Zealand· 2025-03-20
Jess Ruthe held national cross-country titles.
World record-breaking Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe full of potential, says coachThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-20
New Zealand· 2025-03-20
Jess Ruthe is Sam's mother who held national cross-country titles.
Sam Ruthe: Youngest four-minute mile runner eyes balance and next big event after breaking world recordThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-19
New Zealand· 2025-03-19The current rise of teenage running sensation Sam Ruthe from Tauranga led to revisiting the 2009 interview with his top athlete mum, Jess Ruthe.
Chris Rattue’s most memorable interviews: From Jack Nicklaus and Carl Lewis to Mea MotuThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-18
New Zealand· 2025-03-18
