This Day in Track & Field, June 21, John Landy breaks Roger Bannister’s World record at mile (1954) in Turku, Finland, by Walt Murphy
Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–June 21 1947—Legends-to-be were all over the place at the NCAA Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Wiki bios linked) Mel Patton (USC)—won the 100y in 9.7. Set two World Records in the 100y (9.4, 9.3), 1948 Olympic gold medalist in the 200. Herb […]