Sam Ruthe Breaks NZ Mile Record At Only 16 At The BU Terrier Classic
Sam Ruthe Breaks NZ Mile Record At Only 16 At The BU Terrier Classic
An action packed day in the men's mile event at the BU John Terrier Classic 2026 with records broken! Find information on the new record below.
The second day of the 2026 BU John Terrier Classic has showcased talent across the board in the men's division with more records being broken.
At only the age of 16, Sam Ruthe broke New Zealand's one mile record at the 2026 BU John Thomas Terrier Classic on Saturday, Jan. 31. Previously held by Sir John Walker in 1982 with a 3:49:08, Ruthe surpasses Walker by running a 3:49:08 mile.
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Making history at such a young age, Ruthe stunned the crowd with the impressive performance.
The rest of the event continues on FloTrack. See more information on Sam Ruthe's record breaking run below!
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You just witnessed history as Sam Ruthe, at just 16-years-old, runs a 3:48.88 mile at the BU Terrier Classic.#BUTerrierClassic and #CollegeTF coverage presented by @Saucony pic.twitter.com/C5H4caYD0G
When Is The BU John Thomas Terrier Classic 2026?
The 2026 BU Terrier Classic will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 30. The women's events will be run on Friday, with the men to follow on Saturday. Men's events will also begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
How to Live Stream 2026 John Thomas Terrier Classic
Watch the 2026 John Thomas Terrier Classic on FloTrack all weekend long.
FloTrack Archived Footage
Video footage from the event will be archived and stored in a video library for FloTrack subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscription.
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