Mystery Quarter Miler

[mrbowie]

What famous University of Southern California quarter miler in the 1950s who flirted with the world record, went on a vacation for a much needed break, returned to a well-known California track meet and, with a pair of borrowed spikes, ran an all-time best?

[Bauchwalzer]

Mystery quarter miler

Jim Lea?

[mrbowie]

Correct a mundo.

He went to Lake Arrowhead as I recall on a vacation, did no training whatsoever, showed up to either the Modesto or the Fresno Relays and ran his fastest time.