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Yared Nuguse Runs 3:47.22 in Mile Record Attempt, Falls Just Short of World Mark

Yared Nuguse delivered a thrilling performance in his highly anticipated mile world record attempt but came up short of Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s indoor world record of 3:45.14. Running at the Last Chance Indoor Qualifier, Nuguse clocked an impressive 3:47.22, securing victory and the fifth-fastest indoor mile time in history.

The American middle-distance star, who previously held the indoor mile world record before Ingebrigtsen broke it earlier this season, showed incredible form but wasn’t quite able to lower the global mark. Despite falling short of his ultimate goal, Nuguse’s time was another testament to his world-class ability and puts him firmly in the conversation for future record-breaking attempts.

Nuguse took control of the race early, using pacers and the assistance of pacing lights to stay on world record pace through the early stages. However, as the laps progressed, he slightly faded, missing the target time but still producing a historically significant performance.

Behind him, Oliver Hoare finished second in 3:50.77, with Luke Houser rounding out the podium in 3:51.14. The depth of the field showed the growing strength of American and international milers, with several runners posting strong sub-3:53 times.

While the world record remains intact, Nuguse’s performance reinforces his status as one of the top milers globally. With outdoor season approaching and the Paris Olympics on the horizon, the American standout remains a strong contender for further history-making performances.