Is the mile distance, on the track, a thing of the past? Will Steve Scott forever hold the record for sub-4s?

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Is the mile distance, on the track, a thing of the past? Will Steve Scott forever hold the record for sub-4s?

2007-03-28 06:43:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Running

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The mile was the only race record distance retained when the IAAF decided that only meter records would be kept. So, yes the mile will continue to be run, but I don't think anyone will run enough lifetime races to break Scott's total.

2007-03-28 13:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Alan Webb might get after it. There are plenty of runners who will contend to crack Steve Scotts records. For example, Bernard Lagat, fastest 1500m runner in the world right now probably will be able to do that.

2007-03-28 14:21:12 · answer #2 · answered by hahree 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋