Caleb Ten Pas records 4:06.56 in sub-4 minute mile attempt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Caleb Ten Pas aimed for a sub-4-minute mile on August 12 at Lions Field in Urbandale but finished with a time of 4:06.56. The former Des Moines Christian athlete faced challenges this year due to a hairline fracture that sidelined him from the state track meet. Over 500 fans attended the event to support Ten Pas, who expressed gratitude for the community backing. His attempt was part of a special event before he heads to college. Only two high school runners in Iowa have completed a sub-4-minute mile previously.
- •Event held on August 12 at Lions Field in Urbandale
- •Caleb Ten Pas finished with a time of 4:06.56
- •More than 500 fans attended to support Ten Pas
- •He faced recovery from a hairline fracture this year
- •Only two Iowa high school runners have run under 4 minutes
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Community comes to support Caleb Ten Pas’ sub 4-minute mile attempt
"Former Des Moines Christian star Caleb Ten Pas set out to record a sub-4-minute mile on Aug. 12.
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