Henry Wynne’s legendary late-race kick propelled him all the way to 2nd place — and a Connecticut high school mile record — in Saturday’s Adidas Dream Mile, at Randall’s Island in New York City.
Cheered on by more than 2 dozen Staples track teammates, the University of Virginia-bound senior roared to a 4:05.04 finish. The race winner, Ben Saarel — who trains at altitude in his native Utah — also ran a personal best (4:02.72).
Henry edged Kenya’s noted Edward Cheserek by .32 seconds.
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Henry Wynne (yellow jacket, back row) surrounded by Staples track teammates at Randall’s Island.
What a remarkable achievement!
I cannot imagine the dedication and training that went into Henry Wynne’s accomplishments as a high school runner.
To put this in perspective- if this was in my youth- Henry Wynne would be stride for stride with Glenn Cunningham, Wes Santee, Roger Bannister and Jim Ryan.
Congrats to Henry, Laddie and the entire Staples track program!!
OOPS- meant Jim Ryun!!
An amazing set of accomplishments for Henry, who’s been setting records at shorter and longer distances, too. And what a wonderful part of the storied career of the great Laddie.