Leather’s run was not recognized as a world record, only a world’s best, because the IAAF did not keep records above 800m for women. And that is a story in itself.
By Sean Ingle, The Guardian
Sixty years ago this May, on a crushed cinder track in the Midlands, an athlete ran into history by...
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Even if you reach your goal, you have to ask yourself this question: Did I reach my potential?
By Dave Griffin, Carroll County Times
If you look-up the word “impossible,” you’ll find something similar to the following definition: Not possible; unable to be, exists or happen.
Once, many...
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"I've got a full-time job. I'm an elementary school teacher. And I'm just having fun doing what I love to do."
By Charles Bethea, Running Times
In June of 2013, a full-time teacher lined up in the final of the 1500m at U.S. nationals in Des Moines, Iowa. Matthew Elliott, 27, had barely made...
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Super soph on track to reach if not surpass Minnesota Mile greats Garry Bjorklund, Steve Holman and Rob Finnerty
By Patrick Johnson, Special to the Star Tribune
Stillwater coach Scott Christensen said he believes sophomore Eli Krahn has what it takes to be the best Miler the state of...
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