15-Year-Old Sam Ruthe Becomes Youngest to Run Sub-Four-Minute Mile

The New Zealand athlete clocked 3:58.35 at Go Media Stadium, surpassing Jakob Ingebrigtsen's record and setting new national age-group milestones.

Sam Ruthe, aged 15 years and 11 months, ran a 3:58.35 mile, becoming the youngest person ever to break the four-minute barrier.
He surpassed the previous youngest record-holder, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who achieved the feat at 16 years old with a time of 3:58.07.
Ruthe's performance also broke New Zealand under-19 and under-20 records, previously held by his pacemaker and training partner, Sam Tanner.
The historic run took place on a rain-soaked track at Auckland's Go Media Stadium, with Tanner providing critical pacing support.
Ruthe described the achievement as his favorite goal accomplished, capping off a season that also saw him become the youngest senior national champion in New Zealand.