No Indiana runner in 120 years has won an Olympic medal at a distance longer than 400 meters. In 1904, Muncie’s Jim Lightbody won golds in the 800, 1,500 and steeplechase — although St. Louis ...

In total, 1500 meters is about 0.93 miles — the closest race to a full mile in Olympic swimming. The 1500m freestyle serves as a true test of stamina and endurance for its participants.

Faith Kipyegon, of Kenya celebrates as she wins the women's 1500 meters final, during Kenya track and field Paris 2024 Olympics trials, at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya Saturday ...

Ledecky easily earned the gold medal in the 1500-meter freestyle final with a time of 15:30.02 on Wednesday. The time also set a new Olympic record, which Ledecky also set at the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Josh Kerr, of Britain, competes during a men’s 1500-meter semifinal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ...

Faith Kipyegon of Kenya broke her own world record in the women’s 1,500 meters at the Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris on Sunday. Kipyegon finished in 3:49.04, surpassing her ...

PARIS (AP) — Faith Kipyegon of Kenya broke her own world record in the women’s 1,500 meters at the Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris on Sunday. Kipyegon finished in 3:49.04 ...