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still includes an annual "Championship of America" 4 × mile event for men. The

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governing body does not recognise a World Record in this event. The World Best for men in the event is a time of 15:49.08 by an Irish team of

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, Frank O'Mara and

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in 1985, representing an average of 3:57.3 per mile for each runner.

All-time top 18

Men

*Updated May 2023.

Women

*Updated May 2023.

References

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