sir roger bannister ran the first sub-4:00 mile. not surf related, but still one of the most celebrated athletic performances of all time. [video=youtube;wTXoTnp_5sI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTXoTnp_5sI[/video] link to the article: http://olympictalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/06/roger-bannister-four-minute-mile-60th-anniversary/
1954 Hobie Alter hanging ten at Dana Point, CA http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...74B782917FD1E45C5A8B7C5B0EE&selectedIndex=210 1954 Chevy Woody http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...436866FAF5C8CA7941B62972A7E4&selectedIndex=10 1954 Fender Strat http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...46159D67B0C1DAFBBDBD95DFA9249&selectedIndex=6 Miss Muscle Beach 1954! http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...07861B5AF3EDB43749AA31DE27ACF&selectedIndex=9
The thread title reminded me of those booklets one sees at a diner or a Cracker Barrel. Each with highlights, people, and things (cars, TV show, music, etc.) from a particular year - in this case 1954. Until then, it had been thought impossible for man to break the 4 minute mile. Later, Jim Ryun's world record of 3:51.1 in 1967 lasted for 8 years. An amazing runner from Kansas. I remember him from when I was a kid. I don't think he ever won an Olympic gold medal.
nope, nor did bannister. in fact, i don't think bannister ever medaled at all. at least ryun got a silver.
