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Boston’s lightning-fast indoor oval delivered another historic night — and this time it belonged to Sam Ruthe.

Racing at the Boston University Terrier Classic, Ruthe powered home in 3:48.88 for the mile, rocketing himself to 11th fastest in indoor world history and stamping his name among the sport’s all-time greats.

On a track famous for records and fearless pacing, Ruthe looked calm early, patient through the middle laps, then unleashed a decisive final 400 meters that separated him from the field. Down the homestretch, his form stayed tall and relaxed — no panic, just power — a sign of a runner completely in control.

When the clock stopped at 3:48.88, the crowd knew they’d witnessed something special.

A Rare Barrier

Running under 3:50 indoors isn’t just fast — it’s exclusive territory.

Only a handful of athletes in history have dipped that low on a 200-meter banked track. Indoor miles demand perfect rhythm, tight turns, and zero wasted motion. Ruthe handled all three like a veteran.

His time:

• Ranks 11th all-time indoors

• Places him among the elite global milers of this generation

• Signals serious potential for even faster outdoor marks

Boston: The Place for Breakthroughs

The Terrier Classic has quietly become one of the world’s premier indoor showcases. The combination of:

• lightning-quick surface

• precise pacing

• and athletes willing to take risks

makes it a magnet for historic performances.

Ruthe simply added another chapter to that story.