What is the world record for the mile?

The first world record in the mile for men was recognized by the International Amateur Athletics Federation, now known as the International Association of Athletics Federations, in 1913. To June 21, 2009, the IAAF has ratified 32 world records in the event. read more

Ryun was the first high school runner to break four minutes, with a time of 3:59 in 1964. At age 18 he owned the U.S. mile record of 3:55.3. At 19 he owned the world record. He was the fourth and, as of 2012, the last American to reign as the mile’s world record-holder. read more