Which male athlete set new World Indoor Records in both the 1500m (3:29.63 indoor) and the Mile (3:45.14) on February 13, 2025?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Yared Nuguse

Explanation:

• On February 13, 2025, American middle-distance runner Yared Nuguse delivered a historic performance at an indoor track meet.
• He broke the World Indoor Record for the 1500m, clocking a staggering time of 3:29.63.
• In the same race, he also set a new World Indoor Record for the Mile with a time of 3:45.14.
• Nuguse shattered the previous records held by Jakob Ingebrigtsen (1500m) and Yomif Kejelcha (Mile).
• This feat solidified his position as one of the fastest middle-distance runners in track and field history.

• The Mile run is a classic middle-distance event, and breaking the 3:46 barrier indoors is considered an elite achievement.
• The 1500m is often referred to as the "metric mile" and is the premier middle-distance event in the Olympic Games.

• He is an American long-distance runner known for 5000m and 10000m events but did not set these indoor records in Feb 2025.

• The Norwegian star held the previous 1500m indoor world record (3:30.60) before Nuguse surpassed it.

• A top American competitor and 2024 Olympic 1500m Gold medalist, but he was not the one setting these specific records on this date.