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

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


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

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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