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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 3 MIN

Ben Ruthe: Sam Ruthe's father comments on son's stunning athletics achievement

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

The dream continues for a teen running sensation, Sam Ruth. He became the fastest ever 16-year-old to run the mile following this weekend's Cook's Classic.  He stopped the clock at 3:53.83, but he was beaten by fellow runner Sam Tanner, who is 25. Father Ben Ruthe told Andrew Dickens that, "we just want to keep giving him the opportunity to do what he loves." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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