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Former university president Ruth Simmons established a permanent endowment at Texas Southern University to expand breast cancer prevention in Southeast Texas, honoring her sister Nora B. Wilson who passed away in May after surviving breast cancer. The fund will support screening, education, and outreach in nine underserved counties.
Former NBA star Ben Simmons just captured his first professional championship, trading the basketball court for the open ocean. His South Florida Sails dominated the Sport Fishing Championship Blue Marlin Open in the Bahamas this past weekend.
British television presenter Ruth Langsford is calling for speedier dementia diagnoses after caring for both parents with the condition. Her advocacy shines light on how faster diagnosis helps families access support sooner.
A 14-year-old just became the youngest winner of New Zealand's under-20 women's 3000m race, and she happens to be the sister of the country's fastest miler. Daisy Ruthe's stunning victory shows athletic excellence might just run in the family.
A 16-year-old New Zealand runner just claimed every single national under-20 record from 800 meters to 5000 meters. Sam Ruthe completed his historic sweep at a Boston meet, shattering his final record by more than 10 seconds.
A 16-year-old New Zealand runner just posted the fastest mile time ever recorded by someone his age, breaking a barrier scientists thought would take years to fall. Sam Ruthe clocked 3:53.83 at a meet in Whanganui, proving that teenage athletic potential keeps reaching new heights.
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A 16-year-old from New Zealand just ran the fastest mile ever by any under-18 athlete, and he didn't even expect to do it. Sam Ruthe's 3:48.88 time is now the 11th fastest indoor mile in history for any age.
New Zealand's Sam Ruthe just became the fastest 16-year-old miler in history, clocking an incredible 3 minutes 53.83 seconds. The Tauranga teenager shattered the previous world record at Saturday's Cooks Classic in Whanganui.
A 16-year-old just became New Zealand's fastest miler ever, breaking a national record that stood for over four decades. Sam Ruthe ran 3 minutes 48.88 seconds, stunning even himself with a performance that rewrites the history books.
A 16-year-old from New Zealand just ran faster than any Kiwi in history, shattering a legendary record that stood for over four decades. Sam Ruthe clocked an incredible 3:48.88 mile, beating Sir John Walker's mark and becoming the youngest person ever to break the 3:50 barrier.
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich just became the fastest woman marathoner in history, breaking the world record at the Chicago Marathon. Her incredible achievement pushes the boundaries of what athletes believed possible in distance running.
Ruth Augustine, a chemistry major at Furman University, has earned one of America's most prestigious science scholarships for her groundbreaking work in nanotechnology. She's one of just 454 students selected from over 5,000 applicants nationwide.
A Cushing High School student just joined an elite community of two million scholars spanning 170 countries. Phenix Simmons earned recognition from the National Society of High School Scholars for outstanding academics, leadership, and community service.
A teenage runner from New Zealand just shattered a 44-year-old national record and became the youngest athlete ever to break 3:50 in the mile. Now he's headed to his first international championship and might compete at the Commonwealth Games alongside senior athletes.
Ruth Wozniak turns her daily walks into litter pickup missions, regularly collecting two full garbage bags from her York Region neighborhood. Her dedication earned her a surprise recognition that left her beaming.
Sam Ruthe, just 16, broke New Zealand's 42-year-old mile record and caught the world's attention. Olympic legend Rod Dixon reminded him to take it one step at a time, just like Edmund Hillary climbing Everest.
A Central Ohio nonprofit honors Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons with a scholarship bearing his name. The tribute keeps the memory of the fallen airman alive while helping future students pursue their dreams.
A 16-year-old runner from Tauranga just became the fastest New Zealander ever to complete the indoor mile, beating records that stood for decades. Sam Ruthe ran 3 minutes 48.88 seconds at a Boston race, competing against Olympic athletes three years his senior.
Sam Ruthe, just 16, broke New Zealand's 44-year-old mile record three days after flying 50 hours from home. The time makes him the youngest runner ever to break 3:50 and the 11th-fastest miler in history.
When Brandon Simmons answered his door in Georgia, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal stood waiting with a life-changing surprise. The 18-year-old, paralyzed after a devastating car crash doctors said he had just a 1% chance of surviving, stood up with his walker to greet his childhood hero.
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