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In one of the most unique records in running history, American runner Silas Frantz has set a new Baby Stroller Mile World Record, clocking an astonishing 4:26.29 while pushing his son, Otto.

The feat took place on the track, where Frantz combined world-class speed with the added challenge of safely guiding a stroller for four laps. The video of his record-breaking run has quickly gone viral, drawing awe and admiration across the running community.

Frantz, a former collegiate standout, showed that fatherhood and elite fitness can blend in extraordinary ways. While stroller runs are often a part of new parents’ training routines, taking it to this level—running sub-4:30 for the mile—demonstrates exceptional strength, coordination, and determination.

A Growing Trend: Stroller Running Records

Running with a stroller has grown in popularity, with both casual parents and competitive athletes incorporating it into training. Records have been tracked for stroller 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and marathons—but the stroller mile is a rarer challenge.

To put it in perspective, running a 4:26 mile solo is already elite territory. Doing it while pushing the weight and resistance of a stroller makes this one of the most impressive niche records in recent years.

Otto: The Youngest Record Holder?

While all eyes are on Silas Frantz’s speed, baby Otto gets to share in the glory—earning the title of perhaps the youngest co-participant in a world record mile. Comfortably bundled in his stroller, Otto looked completely unfazed during the effort, while his dad powered around the track at near-professional pace.

The Viral Moment

Clips of the run shared on social media by @lane.one.run and picked up by Bleacher Report have racked up hundreds of thousands of likes and comments. Fans are calling it one of the most heartwarming and jaw-dropping running achievements of the year.

Community Reactions

“Unbelievable—try running a mile that fast without a stroller first!” one fan commented. Another joked, “Future Olympian Otto already has a world record under his belt.”

Even elite runners chimed in. Sara Slattery, former U.S. Olympian, encouraged a fan who joked about trying the 400m stroller sprint: “You’d kill it!!”

Silas Frantz’s stroller mile record is more than just a quirky achievement—it’s a testament to creativity, family, and the endless ways runners continue to push boundaries.