mile WR trivia

[Pego]

Re: mile WR trivia

[quote=G.Ahearn]

OK, I think I know the answer to this one, based on these clues ^ but I won't post an answer because I just learned who this person is recently, in reading some of the 60th anniversary of Bannister's sub-4 news articles. It was another of my frequent "Why didn't I know that?" moments.

I think you know too! Hint for others: ran hell-bent for leather.[/quote:2sgld72m]

I looked it up. Never in a million years...

[kuha]

Re: mile WR trivia

Ah, yes, the first under 5:00…and then some...

[expat]

Re: mile WR trivia

And who has broken the mile WR the most times??

I am chagrined, not to mention embarrassed, vexed, irritated and mortified (among other reactions) that I did not know that. Great question!

On another topic, that Crammy had a nice turn of sustained speed, did he not?

[G.Ahearn]

Re: mile WR trivia

Ah, yes, the first under 5:00…and then some...

Yes, Diane Leather was certainly an athlete that didn't receive the recognition she deserved.
http://www.athleticsweekly.com/featured ... five-2648/

And world mile progression for men and women:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mile_run_w ... rogression