Centrowitz runs personal best in mile in final tuneup before Tokyo...
In what was showcased to be an attempt at breaking the American record in the mile of 3:46.91 set by Alan Webb in 2007, Centrowitz was paced by Bowerman TC teammates Josh Thompson and fellow 2018-19 Husky volunteer coach Amos Bartelsmeyer, who also is heading to Tokyo to run the 1500 at the Olympics.
Bartelsmeyer took Centrowitz to 1000 meters in approximately 2:21 after crossing the half mile mark in 1:51.65 before stepping off the track.
Centrowitz was left to run the last 609 meters by himself, as he crossed the 3/4 mile mark in 2:51.24, the slowest lap of the race, before finishing with a 57.86 last 440 to stop the clock in a time of 3:49.26.
Seattle residents Sam Prakel and Tripp Hurt finished second and third respectively on 3:57.92, and 3:57.95.
Centrowitz' time puts him as the number 5 performer all time in American history, and eclipses his previous personal best of 3:50.53, set at the 2014 Nike Prefontaine Classic in Eugene.
Complete results of the Centro Mile are available here.
NOTE: The Bowerman Track Club and Portland Track contributed to this report.
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