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Jemma Reekie won the 5th Avenue Mile in New York, setting a new course record of 4:13.8. She beat American runners Josette Andrews and Rachel McArthur. This was her third win in the race.
Reekie returned to the 5th Avenue course after a three-year absence. She set the European road mile record in Düsseldorf just a week before. Despite wet conditions, she dominated the race. Read more culture coverage.
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Jemma Reekie wins the 5th Avenue Mile for the third time, breaking the course record. Jemma Reekie won the 5th Avenue Mile in New York, setting a new course record of 4:13.8. She beat American runners Josette Andrews and Rachel McArthur. This was her third win in the race.
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Runner World published this brief on September 14, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 13, 2026.
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