Sam Ruthe

Sam Ruthe, a 16-year-old New Zealand middle- and long-distance prodigy, shares his incredible journey as the youngest runner to break the four-minute mile. He discusses how his family’s running background influenced his success, his delayed start in competitive racing to avoid burnout, and his passion ignited at age 13. Sam reflects on his transition from youth to professional running, contemplating offers from sponsors while grounding himself with support from family. With ambitious goals, he dreams of competing globally, sharing his insights on consistency and the importance of loving the sport.