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The 2 mile (3,520 yards, [1] 10,560 feet, or exactly 3,218.688 metres) is a historic running distance. Like the mile run , it is still contested at some invitational meets due its historical chronology in the United States and United Kingdom .
In November 2019, World Athletics (WA; formerly IAAF) also deleted several long-distance events (track distances of 20,000 metres, 25,000 metres and 30,000 metres and road distances of 15 km, 20 km, 25 km and 30 km) from the world record books.
One mile ; 3000 metres ; Two miles ; 5000 metres ; 10,000 metres ; 20,000 metres ; One hour ; 50 metres hurdles ; 60 metres hurdles ; 80 metres hurdles — 100 metres hurdles — 110 metres hurdles —
Middle-distance running events are track races longer than sprints, ranging from 500 metres up to two miles (3218.688 metres). The standard middle distances are the 800 metres , 1500 metres and mile run , although the 3000 metres may also be classified as a middle-distance event. [ 1 ]
The world best occurred in the short track men's two miles, where Josh Kerr broke Mo Farah's previous world best with an 8:00.67 clocking. He was led through the mile in 4:03, and stayed behind Grant Fisher until the final stages. Behind him, Fisher set an American best at the distance and various other national records were achieved in the ...
Jul 24, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Tobi Amusan (NGR) celebrates after setting a new world record in a qualifying heat of the women's 100m hurdles during the World Athletics Championships Oregon 22 ...
The first world record in the mile for women was recognized by the International Amateur Athletics Federation (later known as the International Association of Athletics Federations and currently known as World Athletics), in 1967. To June 21, 2009, the IAAF has ratified 13 world records in the event.
March 2, 2024 World Championships: Glasgow, United Kingdom [182] Two miles: 9:10.28 Elinor Purrier United States February 13, 2021 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix: Staten Island, United States [143] 9:09.70 Alicia Monson: On Athletics Club: 11 February 2024 Millrose Games: New York City, United States [183] 5000 m: 14:33.17 Elise Cranny: Bowerman ...