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In a message dated 98-06-30 12:51:21 EDT, you write:
<< I believe the same mind set was applied in the world of "running" in
regards to the infamous "4-minute mile" barrier... right up to the
time that "someone" didn't... i guess... "read the rules?"
Correct me if I'm mistaken, but off the top of my head, I believe that
individual to be, Jesse Owens?!? Sorry if I am wrong! >>
That's right. THEY also said that breaking the sound barrier was impossible.
One fact that I find incredible about the four minute mile is that in the year
following it's achievement, 50+ other athletes were miraculously able to
surpass the barrier too. Just goes to show that we can't possibly know HOW
much the the mind plays a role in our limitations - but it's impact is
enormous.
BTW It was (Sir) Roger Bannister who was the first to break the four minute
barrier not Jesse Owens ( He ran the sprints 100/200 meters and Long Jump)
Rgds,
Kim
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