Cooper Parmer wins Green Street Mile in Tupelo

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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Cooper Parmer secured victory in the Green Street Mile on July 4 in Tupelo, finishing with a time of 4 minutes, 22.3 seconds. Parmer, who last participated in 2022, trains at Mississippi College and attributed his success to years of training despite a recent hiatus. He initially paced with Tristan Bryan before taking the lead in the final stretch. Kailey Skaggs, the top female finisher, completed the race in 5:37.6, placing 21st overall. Skaggs is preparing for the upcoming MHSAA Class 7A state cross country championships, citing this race as valuable experience in the summer heat.

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  • Cooper Parmer wins the Green Street Mile in Tupelo.
  • Final time for Parmer was 4:22.3.
  • Kailey Skaggs finishes as top female in 5:37.6.
  • Parmer and Bryan separated from the pack mid-race.
  • Skaggs aims for MHSAA state championships.
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TUPELO — It had been four years since Cooper Parmer ran the Green Street Mile. He made the most of his second go-around. Parmer won the annual Fourth-of-July race with a final time of 4 minutes, 22.3 seconds on Saturday morning. Parmer, a native of Pontotoc, recently graduated from Mississippi College, where he ran cross country and track and field. “It's probably just four years of training ...

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