Former Miami University (Ohio) runner Stephen Biebelhausen may have a new world record on his hands after running a mile in four minutes and 17 seconds while pushing his baby in a stroller.
The time is reportedly nine seconds faster than the recognized men’s stroller-mile mark of 4:26.29, according to Marathon Handbook, though Guinness World Records would need to verify the performance before it becomes official.
Here’s what to know.
Before his latest accomplishment, Biebelhausen starred at Miami University, where he competed in cross country and middle-distance track events.
According to his Miami athletics bio, he posted a career-best 3:48.11 in the 1,500 meters as a senior, one of the program’s top 10 fastest at the time, and qualified for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional in cross country.
No, it’s not the fastest mile overall. The fastest mile ever run was achieved in 3:42.66 by British athlete Josh Kerr on July 18, 2026, in London, according to ESPN.
The distinction is specifically the fastest mile pushing a pram/stroller. According to the most recent Guinness listing, the officially recognized men’s record remains Silas Frantz’s 4:26.29 from June 2025.
Biebelhausen’s 4:17 would need Guinness verification to become the official record.
Athletes in the Guardian Mile race across Cleveland’s Hope Memorial Bridge, tackling its steep incline while passing the iconic Guardians of Traffic statues and views of the city skyline, according to organizers.
The bridge is famous for the Guardians of Traffic, eight towering sandstone sculptures that inspired the name of Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team, according to the MLB.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Miami alum sets record for stroller run at Cleveland’s Guardian Mile
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