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The pacers play a crucial role in maintaining the pace during Bannister's attempt to beat the four-minute mile in 1954, with Chris Chataway taking over for the third lap and just a few seconds over the desired pace at the three-quarter mark causing some tension.
47:40 - 48:41 (01:01)
Summary
The pacers play a crucial role in maintaining the pace during Bannister's attempt to beat the four-minute mile in 1954, with Chris Chataway taking over for the third lap and just a few seconds over the desired pace at the three-quarter mark causing some tension.
ChapterA Conversation on Running with Mark Cucuzzella
EpisodeThe 4-minute Mile: Greatest Sports Story?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The breaking of the psychological barrier of running a four minute mile, previously thought to be impossible, led to a breakthrough in runners achieving the feat following Roger Banister's record in 1954.
48:41 - 53:11 (04:30)
Summary
The breaking of the psychological barrier of running a four minute mile, previously thought to be impossible, led to a breakthrough in runners achieving the feat following Roger Banister's record in 1954.
ChapterA Conversation on Running with Mark Cucuzzella
EpisodeThe 4-minute Mile: Greatest Sports Story?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The story of Dick Fosbury, an Olympic athlete who revolutionized the high jump by inventing the "Fosbury Flop," and how his name became synonymous with taking risks that pay off.
53:11 - 54:51 (01:40)
Summary
The story of Dick Fosbury, an Olympic athlete who revolutionized the high jump by inventing the "Fosbury Flop," and how his name became synonymous with taking risks that pay off.
