Teen running star Sam Ruthe set another record over the weekend, and debate is growing over whether he could appear at the next Commonwealth Games.

The 16-year-old broke Sir John Walker's overall national mile mark set at Oslo in 1982 at an indoor meet in Boston.

Athletics NZ CEO Cam Mitchell joined Piney to discuss.

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Teen running star Sam Ruthe set another record over the weekend, and debate is growing over whether he could appear at the next Commonwealth Games.
The 16-year-old broke Sir John Walker's overall national mile mark set at Oslo in 1982 at an indoor meet in Boston.
Athletics NZ CEO Cam Mitchell joined Piney to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Cam Mitchell: Athletics NZ CEO on Sam Ruthe appearing at the next Commonwealth Games

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