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Kade Brownell Chasing the Four-Minute Mile Barrier and Capping Off an Incredible High School Career

May 5, 2025 · 44 min

Senior Kade Brownell is looking to finish high school with a bang.


Only 25 high schoolers have ever broke the four-minute mile barrier, and Kade Brownell has his sights set on joining the list by the end of his track season.


Our conversation with Kade was fascinating—covering his senior year, Footlocker Nationals, Mt. Spokane’s distance team and Spokane county’s running culture.

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