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RIP - John Landy aged 91

E.coli · 2022-02-25 15:56:21

Probably not as well known to many (no one remembers number 2) second man to break 4 min (and broke Bannisters World Record a mere 6 weeks after) Completely contrasting runner to Bannister (strength based from the front) and produced one of the best mile races in history Also a man of such character helping a young Ron…

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Probably not as well known to many (no one remembers number 2) second man to break 4 min (and broke Bannisters World Record a mere 6 weeks after) Completely contrasting runner to Bannister (strength based from the front) and produced one of the best mile races in history
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP_NzZP_LK0

Also a man of such character helping a young Ron Clarke mid race

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozZyfM5l9ws

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