Ben Ruthe: Sam Ruthe's father on his son becoming the youngest in history to break the four-minute mile episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 22, 2025 · 11 MIN

Ben Ruthe: Sam Ruthe's father on his son becoming the youngest in history to break the four-minute mile

from Weekend Sport with Jason Pine · host Newstalk ZB

Kiwi middle-distance prodigy Sam Ruthe has made history. The 15-year-old is the youngest person to break the four-minute mile barrier, and the 49th New Zealander to do so. His dad, Ben, is also an accomplished middle-distance runner and he joined Piney to discuss his son's journey “I would have thought that this was not something that was possible for anybody on the planet.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOW PLAYING

Ben Ruthe: Sam Ruthe's father on his son becoming the youngest in history to break the four-minute mile

0:00 11:44

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Weekend Sport with Jason Pine?

This episode is 11 minutes long.

When was this Weekend Sport with Jason Pine episode published?

This episode was published on March 22, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Kiwi middle-distance prodigy Sam Ruthe has made history. The 15-year-old is the youngest person to break the four-minute mile barrier, and the 49th New Zealander to do so. His dad, Ben, is also an accomplished middle-distance runner and he joined...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Weekend Sport with Jason Pine episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!