Alan Webb

Alan Webb is an American former middle-distance runner born on January 13, 1983, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He held the American national record in the mile with a time of 3:46.91 from July 2007 to September 2023, one of the longest-standing marks in American distance running history.

Webb holds the record for the fastest mile by an American high schooler at 3:53.43, set in 2001, a mark that captivated the running world. He represented the United States in the 1500 metres at the 2004 Athens Olympics and competed professionally for Nike until 2013.

He retired after the 2014 Millrose Games and later competed as a triathlete. Webb currently serves as head coach for Ave Maria University's cross country and track and field teams in Ave Maria, Florida, passing on his expertise to a new generation of runners.