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Ciattei Shines, McArthur Makes Personal History in USATF 1 Mile Road Race Championships

Downtown Des Moines hosts another triumphant Grand Blue Mile

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Grand Blue Mile Presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield returned to Downtown Des Moines on April 23 for another installment of the men's & women's USATF 1 Mile Road Championships and the Grand Blue Mile recreational and competitive divisions.

The night commenced with the Iowa Kidstrong Fun Run followed by nearly 2,400 participants in the recreational division. Herky the Hawk from the University Iowa ran away with the title in the Mascot Madness Charity Challenge. The men's and women's competitive divisions were next and featured some strong contenders on both sides. Finally, the USATF 1 Mile Road Championships capped the night in impressive fashion.
 
USATF 1 Mile Road Championships
29 elite mile racers from around the nation made their way to Downtown Des Moines for their shot at a U.S. championship.

2024 Women's USATF 1 Mile Road Championship
In her road mile debut, Rachel McArthur pulled away late and sprinted across the finish line in 4:33.20. She edged runner-up Anna Camp Bennet by just one second to win the women's title.
 
2024 Men's USATF 1 Mile Road Championship
Vince Ciattei outran an ultra-competitive men's field to win his second USATF 1 Mile Road Championship in three years. The 2022 champion was one of three runners to break four minutes on Tuesday night, winning with a time 3:56.97. Ciattei's mark was less than a second off the current world record of 3:56.13 set by American Hobbs Kessler in October 2023.
 
Women's USATF 1 Mile Road Championship Top 10
1. Rachel McArthur, 4:33
2. Anna Camp Bennet, 4:34
3. Michaela DeGenero, 4:35
4. Alexina Teubel, 4:35
5. Angelina Ellis, 4:36
6. Anna Gibson, 4:37
7. Emma Grace Hurley, 4:37
8. Annie Frisbie, 4:37
9. Allie Wilson, 4:40
10. Melissa Tanaka, 4:42
 
Men's USATF 1 Mile Road Championship Top 10
1. Vince Ciattei, 3:57
2. John Reniewicki, 3:59
3. Alec Basten, 4:00
4. Abe Alvarado, 4:01
5. Macauley Franks, 4:01
6. Ben Veatch, 4:03
7. Shane Streich, 4:04
8. Jake Gillum, 4:04
9. Caleb Webb, 4:05
10. Nick Randazzo, 4:08
 
Drake Relays week continues tomorrow night back on the campus of Drake University with the return of the Team Shot Put Showcase in historic Drake Fieldhouse. Drake Stadium will also get its first action of the Relays with the start of the decathlon and heptathlon.

 
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