Sam Ruthe
Sam Ruthe is a promising young runner from Tauranga, New Zealand, who has set his sights on breaking the four-minute mile barrier. At just 15 years old, he recently tied with two-time Olympian Sam Tanner in the 1500m senior final at the New Zealand Track & Field Championships, showcasing his talent on the national stage. Ruthe aims to improve upon his personal best of 4:01.72, which would make him the holder of the two fastest times in history for his age group.
Born on Jan 01, 2008 (17 years old)
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New Zealand:
Sam Ruthe is a celebrated age-group runner who became the youngest-ever New Zealand senior track and field champion.
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New Zealand:
Current teenaged star Sam Ruthe’s 3000m win on February 1, at age 15 the youngest-ever New Zealand senior athletics champion.
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New Zealand:
Sam Ruthe is a 15-year-old running weapon who is breaking the four-minute mile at a young age.
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United States:
Sam Ruthe became the first 15-year-old to run a sub-four-minute mile.
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New Zealand:
Ruthe broke the schools’ junior boys 1500m record in Timaru in December, with a time of 3m 49.2s.
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New Zealand:
Ruthe broke the schools’ junior boys 1500m record in Timaru in December.
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United Kingdom:
Sam Ruthe, a 15-year-old from New Zealand, became the youngest person to run a sub-four-minute mile.
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New Zealand:
Sam Ruthe is the youngest four-minute mile runner who recently broke a world record.
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New Zealand:
Sam Ruthe is a world record-breaking runner full of potential.
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Australia:
Sam Ruthe has become the youngest runner to run a mile in under four minutes at just 15 years old.
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