3:59.4: The Quest to Break the 4 Minute Mile

by John Bryant

The remarkable story of the long quest for the “Magic Mile.” The methods the runners used were passed like a baton through the generations, culminating on May 6, 1954 the day Bannister, Chataway and Brasher united to achieve the impossible.

Genres: History

224 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2004

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Reviews

[William Fish · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an excellent account of the events leading up to the sub-4 minute mile. Told in an interesting way that makes you want to find out what happened next! Very enjoyable and a great read for running enthusiasts.

[Shane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved learning about a huge part of sporting history that I had no idea about. Enjoyed the Australian, Melbourne and Geelong links to the story. Even though you can tell what the book is about, it still holds your interest and manages to build suspense. Really enjoyed it.