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HE RAN 3:47 IN THE MILE AT 18YRS OLD: The Next Great Athlete Of Our Times | Inside The Journey, Progression, Mindset, & Training Of Cameron Myers & How He Plans To Be The Greatest To Ever Do It

Feb 16, 2025

Cameron Myers, an 18-year-old Australian middle-distance running prodigy, has shattered multiple age-group records and is lighting up the track. He recently broke the world U20 indoor mile record with an incredible 3:47. Myers shares his journey from soccer to running, the personal challenges he faces, and his training under esteemed coaches. He discusses the pressure of social media on young athletes, the excitement of future Olympic aspirations, and his favorite travel spots, all while balancing the fun of teenage life with his athletic ambitions.

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Cameron Myers highlights the importance of consistent training and a positive mindset in achieving his remarkable athletic progress and aspirations.

He emphasizes the role of mentorship and the impact of advanced coaching methodologies and technology on enhancing young athletes' performance.

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Cameron Myers: A Rising Star in Track

Cameron Myers has rapidly established himself as a remarkable talent in middle-distance running, evidenced by his recent achievements, including a stunning 3:47.48 mile at the Wanamaker Mile, making him one of the fastest indoor milers in history at just 18 years old. His previous records include a 7:33.12 3K, setting an Australian record and showcasing his prowess on the track. Myers has demonstrated remarkable consistency and dedication, consistently pushing his limits, which fuels his passion for the sport. This year marks a turning point in his career with aspirations of Olympic medals and further recognition as he seeks to redefine the boundaries of his potential in the sport of athletics.

Intro

3min

Breaking Barriers in Mile Running

5min

The Journey of a Young Runner

15min

Coaching Connections and Athletic Aspirations

8min

Balancing Running with Teenage Life and Interests

2min

Navigating Pressure and Anticipating Opportunities in Athletics

2min

Exploration of Destinations and Culinary Cultures

3min

THE CAM MYERS SPECIAL

Fresh off breaking the world U20 indoor mile record, Cam Myers, joins the show today amidst the hype of an incredible start to his 2025 campaign.

Cam, who hails from Australia, became the second-youngest runner in history to break the four-minute barrier in the mile in 2023. He kicked off 2025 by running a 3:53.12 at the Dr. Sander Invitational–taking almost two seconds off the world indoor U20 mile record that was set in 2009. He proceeded to show up to the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston and run a 7:33.12 in the 3,000m, setting an Australian national record.

Cam continued to blow the doors off of U20 expectations and standards by running an astounding 3:47.48 mile at the iconic Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games on February 8, besting his previous mile record by five seconds while running the fourth-fastest indoor mile in history.

In addition to his personal bests in the mile and 1500m indoors, he has an outdoor 800m PR of 1:47.11. Cam has notably broken Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s mile, 1500m, and 3,000m age-group records.

With Olympic dreams clearly in his sights, Cam has already secured hardware during the World U20 Championships in 2024, where he won a silver medal in the 1500m in Peru, running a 3:40.60 and just nearly missing gold.

Cam started training under coach Lee Bobbin as a 10-year-old, and then began training under well-known Australian coach Dick Telford, who has guided the likes of Lisa Martin–a silver medalist in the marathon at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Before committing to running full-time as a 14-year-old, Cam dreamed of playing soccer for Chelsea. He grew up playing striker and loving the sport, before running took over prominence in his life.

In today’s conversation, Cam takes me through his monumental 3:47 mile, what led into this breakthrough performance, what he wants to accomplish in his career one day, his plans for 2025 and becoming the best, how he trains, and so much more.

This conversation was such a treat. Cam is going place. Don’t miss hearing his story before you start to hear his name everywhere.

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