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The Perfect Mile

Three Athletes. One Goal. And Less Than Four Minutes to Achieve It

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The Perfect Mile

Written by: Neal Bascomb
Narrated by: Nelson Runger
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About this listen
 In the tradition of Seabiscuit, critically acclaimed author Neal Bascomb reaches back to the golden age of sport and crafts an utterly captivating narrative of what may be the most remarkable athletic feat of all time.

They said it could never be done. No human could ever run a mile in less than four minutes. In 1952, three amazing athletes begged to differ; English medical student Roger Bannister, Australian privileged son John Landy, and American farm boy Wes Santee. At a time when war raged in Korea and Edmund Hillary dared to scale Mount Everest, these three marvelous runners raced into the spotlight and stole the attention of a breathless world.

Dramatic, exciting, and gloriously reminiscent, The Perfect Mile is an endlessly fascinating tale of heroic achievement and a testament to the determination of the human spirit.

 History of Sports Running & Jogging
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"Bascomb's excellent account captures all of the human drama and competitive excitement of this legendary racing event." (Publishers Weekly)
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What a great book on running. What happens on the day of competition is only a minuscule part of the larger canvas of life, the challenges it throws and the indomitable human spirit to conquer it all.

A must read/listen for every athlete and sports enthusiasts alike. Simply, a great book on great athletes and their achievement of running a sub four minute mile.

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Bannister, Santee, & Landy.

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