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Race recap · August 9, 2026

Historic depth and two national records at the Sir Walter Miler

Margot Appleton led the deepest sub-4:30 mile ever for American women, Hobbs Kessler won in 3:51.86, and Stridelane pace lights made the performance targets visible throughout both elite races.

Runners moving past Stridelane LED pacing lights during an indoor track race

The Daily Iowan · April 7, 2026

Iowa athlete turns Stridelane into a pacing technology business

The Daily Iowan profiled Carson Lane's path from Iowa track athlete to founder, highlighting how Stridelane helps runners see target pace in real time while making pacing lights more accessible for schools and meets.

Carson Lane, founder of Stridelane

University of Iowa JPEC · February 15, 2026

Where track meets tech: JPEC profiles Stridelane

The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center covered Stridelane's origin story, startup support, early meet traction, and Carson Lane's push to bring pacing-light technology to more programs.

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