The Four-Minute Mile: Historical and Cultural Interpretations of a Sporting Barrier

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John Bale David Howe (Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK)

The Four-Minute Mile

Historical and Cultural Interpretations of a Sporting Barrier

John Bale, David Howe (Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK)

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Routledge
26 November 2007

Social & cultural history; Track & field sports, athletics

Breaking records and challenging the limits of human ability are central to much of our understanding of athletic track and field sports, with a world record title arguably as valued as an Olympic gold medal. Some particular limits and records take on greater significance, however, as in the case of the Four-Minute Mile which was roundly believed to be impossible until Roger Bannister shattered the illusion with half a second to spare in May 1954.

These essays look at the background of Bannister’s achievement and the meaning that was ascribed to it by the media and the public at large, drawing on an array of interdisciplinary and international influences to unpick the legend surrounding an historic moment in our social and sporting past.

Edited by: John Bale, David Howe (Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 850g
ISBN: 9780415400152
ISBN 10: 0415400155
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 26 November 2007
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Bale, University of Aarhus. P.David Howe, Loughborough University.