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Elite Young Runners Are Becoming Freakishly Fast. Welcome to ‘Trackflation’

Wired·July 20, 2026·1 min read
Elite Young Runners Are Becoming Freakishly Fast. Welcome to ‘Trackflation’

Elite young runners are achieving unprecedented speeds, with four-minute miles becoming routine and middle schoolers beating college runners. This youth track boom, dubbed 'Trackflation,' is turning kids and teens into speed machines. The trend marks a significant shift in competitive running performance among younger athletes.

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