Sam Ruthe, 15, Smashes NZ U17 And U18 3000m Records, Sets World Best For Age Group

He bettered the old NZ U17 record of 8:16.77 set by Nick Moulai in 2016 at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship at Trusts Arena, Waitakere. He also improved the U18 record of 8:10.72 set by Christian De Vaal ran in 2022.