2007

Alan Webb broke one of America's most venerated sports records when he scorched a 3:46.91 mile in a low-key meet in Brasschaat, Belgium tonight (21), breaking Steve Scott's 25-year-old record of 3:47.69 set in Oslo in 1982. "It was awesome," said Webb by telephone just after setting the record. Then he

3:46.91 US Mile record by Webb in Brasschatt – Webb is now the eighth fastest to ever cover the distance, and the eighth to crack the 3:47 barrier.

By GRR 0

Alan Webb broke one of America’s most venerated sports records when he scorched a 3:46.91 mile in a low-key meet in Brasschaat, Belgium tonight (21), breaking Steve Scott’s 25-year-old record of 3:47.69 set in Oslo in 1982.
„It was awesome,“ said Webb by telephone just after setting the record. Then he joked, „I think I have the world record for the least number of spectators.“

His manager, Ray Flynn, estimated that there were between 500 and 1000 people at the track which is set in a forest, bordered by tall trees.

author: GRR