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Teen running phenom Sam Ruthe has snared another world record, becoming the fastest 16-year-old EVER across 1000 metres

4 January 2026

The only Kiwis to have run quicker over the distance are absolute greats - Peter Snell, John Walker, Nick Willis and Rod Dixon.

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