An Illustrated History of Distance Running

By Mike Rosenbaum, About.com Guide

Great Britain's Roger Bannister set one of the sport's most famous records when he broke the four-minute mile barrier. He's shown above breaking the tape in 3:59.4 on May 6, 1954.

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• The early days of distance running
• Flying Finns
• Women go the distance
• Bannister runs first sub-four minute mile
• Triple play
• Marathon woman
• African gold
• Ethiopian women win
• Where distance running is now

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