Danielle Graham runs Florida No. 2 All-Time Mile

IMG Academy senior clocks 4:40.16 at ASICS Carolina Distance Carnival

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:10pm

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Danielle Graham, a senior at IMG Academy, shattered her previous outdoor 1 Mile PR of 4:45.36 with a time of 4:40.16 at the ASICS Carolina Distance Carnival. Her time moves her to the number two spot on the Florida All-Time 1 Mile list, just ahead of former Winter Springs graduate Caroline Wells' 4:42.4.

Why it matters

Graham's impressive performance showcases the depth of Florida's high school track and field talent, as she now sits behind only the state record holder, Caitlin Collier of Bolles, on the all-time list. This result will likely earn Graham increased attention from college recruiters as she prepares to compete at the next level.

The details

Graham's splits were 69.8, 70.4 (2:20.03), 71.3 (3:31.6), and 68.4 (4:40.01). Her teammate, senior Matthew Dodds, also had an impressive showing, placing fourth in the Mile with a time of 4:06.89 (4:05.46c), which is the current Florida No. 1 and a Florida all-time No. 7 in the 1 Mile.

  • The race took place at the ASICS Carolina Distance Carnival on April 18, 2026.

The players

Danielle Graham

A senior at IMG Academy who has committed to run track at the University of Tennessee.

Caroline Wells

A former track star at Winter Springs High School in Florida.

Caitlin Collier

The current Florida state record holder in the girls' 1 Mile, set in 2018 while competing for Bolles High School.

Matthew Dodds

A senior at IMG Academy who ran an impressive 4:06.89 (4:05.46c) Mile, placing him at the top of the Florida rankings.

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The takeaway

Danielle Graham's record-breaking performance showcases the exceptional talent in Florida high school track and field, with multiple athletes now ranked among the state's all-time greats. This result will undoubtedly raise Graham's profile as she prepares to compete at the collegiate level.