4 × mile relay explained

The 4 × mile relay is an athletics track event in which teams comprise four runners who each complete one mile (1,609.344 metres) or slightly more than 4 laps on a standard 400 metre track.

The event is not often run as most legacy 440 yard tracks have been converted to 400 metres, thus making 4 × 1500 or 4 × 1600 metres easier to manage. However, the Penn Relays still includes an annual "Championship of America" 4 × mile event for men. [1]

The World Athletics governing body does not recognise a World Record in this event. The World Best for men in the event is a time of 15:49.08 by an Irish team of Eamonn Coghlan, Marcus O'Sullivan, Frank O'Mara and Ray Flynn in 1985, representing an average of 3:57.3 per mile for each runner.

All-time top 23

Men

RankTimeTeamAthletesDatePlaceRef
115:49.08Ireland17 August 1985Dublin
215:51.91Villanova UniversitySean Donoghue (3:59.32)
Charlie O' Donovan (4:00.09)
Marco Langon (3:58.18)
Liam Murphy (3:54.32)		27 April 2024Philadelphia[3]
315:52.05Duck Track ClubMatt Wisner , James West , Cole Hocker , Cooper Teare 23 April 2022Eugene[4]
415:52.30University of VirginiaWes Porter (3:59.17)
Will Anthony (4:00.95)
Yasin Sado (3:56.97)
Gary Martin (3:55.22)		27 April 2024Philadelphia[5]
515:52.56Georgetown UniversityLucas Guerra (3:59.61)
Parker Stokes (3:59.89)
Camden Gilmore (3:58.82)
Abel Teffra (3:54.26)		27 April 2024Philadelphia[6]
615:59.57New ZealandTony Rogers , John Bowden , Michael Gilchrist , John Walker 2 March 1983Auckland
716:02.4New ZealandKevin Ross , Tony Polhill , Dick Tayler , Dick Quax 3 February 1972Auckland
816:03.24University of OregonMatt Centrowitz , Andrew Wheating , Shadrack Biwott , Galen Rupp 9 May 2009Eugene
916:03.68Brooks BeastsDavid Ribich , Henry Wynne , Brannon Kidder , Izaic Yorks 26 January 2019New York City
1016:04.54University of MichiganAndrew Ellerton , Mike Woods , Nick Willis , Nathan Brannen 30 April 2005Philadelphia
1116:04.69On Athletics ClubBen Flanagan , Tom Elmer, Joe Klecker , Oliver Hoare 29 April 2022Philadelphia[7]
1216:05.0Oregon Track ClubRoscoe Divine , Wade Bell , Arne Kvalheim , David Wilborn 30 May 1968Eugene
1316:07.39Iona UniversityNick Soldevere (3:59.78)
Aiden Coles (4:05.36)
Bradley Giblin (3:58.35)
Damien Dilcher (4:03.91)		27 April 2024Philadelphia[8]
1416:07.83Ex-Duck All-StarsMatthew Centrowitz (4:04.34), Charlie Hunter (4:00.58), Sam Prakel (3:59.46), Johnny Gregorek (4:03.45)21 April 2023Eugene[9]
1516:07.96University of ArkansasSharif Karie , Michael Power , Matthew Kerr , Seneca Lassiter 24 April 1999Philadelphia
1616:08.54Athletics WestDan Aldridge , Doug Padilla , Tom Smith , Chuck Aragon 4 May 1984Eugene
1716:08.65University of Notre DameCarter Solomon (3:59.06)
CJ Singleton (4:02.17)
Jake Renfree (4:05.01)
Daelen Ackley (4:02.42)		27 April 2024Philadelphia[10]
1816:08.81University of ArkansasMurray Link , Sharif Karie , Ryan Travis , James Karanu 29 April 2000Philadelphia
1916:08.9University of OregonArchie San Romani , Vic Reeve , Keith Forman , Dyrol Burleson 12 May 1962Fresno
2016:09.6Federal Republic of Germany24 June 1969West Berlin
2116:09.67University of OregonSam Prakel , Edward Cheserek , Eric Jenkins , Mac Fleet 26 April 2014Philadelphia
2216:09.84University of Arkansas27 April 2002Philadelphia
2316:10.6Villanova UniversityTom Gregan , Brian McElroy , Eamonn Coghlan , John Hartnett 27 April 2002Philadelphia

Women

RankTimeTeamAthletesDatePlaceRef
118:39.58University of OregonBrenda Bushnell , Leann Warren , Kathy Hayes , Claudette Groenendaal 5 May 1985Eugene
219:00.46Athletics WestCathie Twomey , Mary Rapp , Lee Arbogast , Jill Jones 5 May 1985Eugene
319:17.3British Milers ClubJackie Hansford , Wendy Williams , Paula Gowing , Stella Harrod 10 July 1993Oxford
419:25.91Stanford UniversityLindsay Hyatt , Katie Hotchkiss , Alicia Craig , Sara Bei 24 April 2003Des Moines
519:37.78Flower Mound High SchoolNicole Humphries , Samantha Humphries , Alexandra Fox , Natalie Cook 12 March 2022New York City[11]
619:40.67Saratoga Springs High SchoolEmily Bush , Ella Kurto , Alycia Hart , Mackenzie Hart 2 July 2021Oregon
719:45.37Niwot High SchoolLucca Fulkerson , Mia Prok , Stella Vieth , Madison Shults 2 July 2021Oregon
819:48.13Niwot High SchoolBella Nelson , Eva Klingbeil , Mia Prok , Madison Shults 19 June 2022Oregon
919:48.84Clemson UniversityCindy Duarte , Kerry Robinson , Judith Shepherd , Stephanie Weikert 13 March 1982Tallahassee
1019:49.10Saratoga Springs High SchoolElla Kurto , Alycia Hart , McKenzie Hart , Emily Bush 11 March 2022New York City[12]
1119:50.34Flower Mound High SchoolAlexandra Fox , Nicole Humphries , Abbey Coberly , Samantha Humphries 11 March 2023Boston[13]
1219:52.57University of Kentucky25 March 1989Stanford
1319:52.82Colorado State UniversityMarget Larson , Mary Ridder , Anya Sawyer , Katie Yemm 24 April 2003Des Moines
1419:53.42University of KansasAngela Pichardo , Jenna Bimbi , Megan Manthe , Laura Lavoie 24 April 2003Des Moines
1519:54.6USCShannon Clark , Julie Seleine , Elise Lyon , Lesley Noll 28 March 1987Stanford
1619:55.21Carolina Cavaliers11 March 2023Boston[14]
1719:56.80Suffern High SchoolChristy Goldman , Shelby Greany , Caroline Heidt , Kara McKenna 4 June 2006New Rochelle
1819:56.92Texas TechBrionne Yosten , Bridget Tidwell , Stefanie Calhoun , Tracie Akerhielm 24 April 2003Des Moines

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Penn Relays: Penn wins 4×Mile for 1st time since 1950.
  2. Web site: All-time men's best 4 × mile Relay. 6 January 2023. 15 November 2020.
  3. Web site: College Men's 4xMile Championship of America Results. pennrelaysonline.com. 27 April 2024. 29 April 2024.
  4. News: DUCK TRACK CLUB RUNS NO. 2 ALL-TIME PERFORMANCE IN 4XMILE WITH 15:52.05. dyestat.com. Doug Binder. 24 April 2022. 28 April 2022.
  5. Web site: College Men's 4xMile Championship of America Results. pennrelaysonline.com. 27 April 2024. 29 April 2024.
  6. Web site: College Men's 4xMile Championship of America Results. pennrelaysonline.com. 27 April 2024. 29 April 2024.
  7. Web site: 4×Mile Relay Result. pennrelaysonline.com. 29 April 2022. 27 May 2022.
  8. Web site: College Men's 4xMile Championship of America Results. pennrelaysonline.com. 27 April 2024. 29 April 2024.
  9. Web site: 4 x Mile World Record Attempt Fizzles On 1st Leg as Matthew Centrowitz Only Splits 4:04.34. letsrun.com. Robert Johnson. 22 April 2023. 15 May 2023.
  10. Web site: College Men's 4xMile Championship of America Results. pennrelaysonline.com. 27 April 2024. 29 April 2024.
  11. News: Flower Mound breaks national record in girls’ 4×1 mile relay in indoor track. darik.news. 14 March 2022. 27 May 2022.
  12. News: Flower Mound breaks national record in girls’ 4×1 mile relay in indoor track. darik.news. 14 March 2022. 27 May 2022.
  13. Web site: 2023 New Balance Nationals Indoor Results. nbnationalsin.com. 12 March 2023. 15 May 2023.
  14. Web site: 2023 New Balance Nationals Indoor Results. nbnationalsin.com. 12 March 2023. 15 May 2023.

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