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Community Rallies for Caleb Ten Pas' Historic Mile Attempt
13 Aug
Summary
- Caleb Ten Pas aimed to run a sub-4-minute mile at Lions Field.
- A fractured foot sidelined him earlier this year.
- Over 500 fans attended the special event to support him.
Caleb Ten Pas, a former track star, attempted to break the 4-minute mile barrier at a special event held at Des Moines Christian High School's football field on Wednesday, August 12th. He achieved a time of 4:06.56, falling just short of his ambitious goal. The event drew a significant crowd, with over 500 fans in attendance to support Ten Pas.
This attempt followed a challenging period for Ten Pas, who had been sidelined by a hairline fracture in his second metatarsal. This injury caused him to miss the state track meet earlier this year, requiring him to wear a walking boot for six weeks. Despite the setback, his determination to achieve a sub-4-minute mile before heading to college remained strong.
Only two Iowa high school athletes, Jackson Heidesch and Quentin Nauman, have previously accomplished this feat. Ten Pas hoped to be the first to do it on Iowa soil. The community's strong turnout, including free ice cream for early attendees, highlighted the widespread support for his endeavor.
