NY sports history: Jan. 20, 2001
THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001
Webb first sub-4 minute scholastic mile
Alan Webb of Reston, Va., became the first American scholastic runner to break four minutes for the indoor mile, with a time of 3:59.86 at the New Balance Games at The Armory in New York. Webb currently holds the American record for the mile at 3:46.91. He proceeded to break Jim Ryun's national high school record on May 27, 2001, when he ran a mile in 3:53.43 to shatter Ryun's 36-year-old time of 3:55.3.
Most Popular
Top Stories
LI's Cisco on first year as Jet: 'Very upsetting'
1m read
With famous dad's support, Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane finding his own path at the Africa Cup
1m read
Rantanen settled with Stars, and facing Carolina for 1st time since being traded twice in 6 weeks
2m read
49ers face another hurdle after loss to Seahawks sends them on the road for the playoffs
3m read
Jets players have Aaron Glenn's back
2m read
Details of Rob Refsnyder's $6.25 million, 1-year contract with the Seattle Mariners
