Celebrating the 71rst Anniversary of Diane Leather Breaking the 5-Minute Mile Barrier, by Peter John L. Thompson

Editor’s note: 2025 is the 71rst anniversary of a women breaking five minutes for the mile. This is a big deal because, all of the great women milers, including Faith Kipyegon should trace a history back to the iconic Diane Leather. Here is her story!  Peter J. Thompson wrote this piece in 2014, and it […]