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The Perfect Mile: Three Athletes, One Goal, and Less Than Four Minutes to Achieve It

Name: The Perfect Mile: Three Athletes, One Goal, and Less Than Four Minutes to Achieve It
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Book Synopsis: In The Perfect Mile, Neal Bascomb, the New York Times bestselling author of Faster, presents the riveting, true story of the three world-class athletes who individually became the first runners to break the four-minute mile. There was a time when running the mile in four minutes was believed to be beyond the limits of human foot speed, and in all of sport it was the elusive holy grail. In 1952, after suffering defeat at the Helsinki Olympics, three world-class runners each set out to break this barrier. Roger Bannister was a young English medical student who epitomized the ideal of the amateur — still driven not just by winning but by the nobility of the pursuit. John Landy was the privileged son of a genteel Australian family, who as a boy preferred butterfly collecting to running but who trained relentlessly in an almost spiritual attempt to shape his body to this singular task. Then there was Wes Santee, the swaggering American, a Kansas farm boy and natural athlete who believed he was just plain better than everybody else. Spanning three continents and defying the odds, their collective quest captivated the world and stole headlines from the Korean War, the atomic race, and such legendary figures as Edmund Hillary, Willie Mays, Native Dancer, and Ben Hogan. In the tradition of Seabiscuit and Chariots of Fire, Neal Bascomb delivers a breathtaking story of unlikely heroes and leaves us with a lasting portrait of the twilight years of the golden age of sport.

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Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through the history of sport? Introducing "The Perfect Mile: Three Athletes, One Goal, and Less Than Four Minutes to Achieve It" by Neal Bascomb. Delve into the captivating true story of three world-class athletes who defied the limits of human foot speed to become the first runners to break the four-minute mile. This New York Times bestselling book will take you on a thrilling adventure, filled with triumph, determination, and the pursuit of greatness.

Step back in time to 1952, a time when running a mile in four minutes was thought to be impossible. Join Roger Bannister, John Landy, and Wes Santee as they strive to shatter this elusive barrier. Bannister, a young English medical student driven by the nobility of his pursuit, Landy, a privileged Australian who trained relentlessly in a spiritual quest, and Santee, a swaggering American farm boy who believed he was simply better than everyone else. Witness their collective quest unfold across three continents, captivating the world and stealing headlines from the greatest events of their time.

Immerse yourself in this gripping narrative that parallels the backdrop of the Korean War, the atomic race, and the legends of the era, such as Edmund Hillary, Willie Mays, Native Dancer, and Ben Hogan. "The Perfect Mile" is a remarkable tale that showcases the resilience and determination of these extraordinary athletes, leaving you with a lasting impression of the golden age of sport.

Don't miss out on this epic story of courage, ambition, and the pursuit of excellence. Grab your copy of "The Perfect Mile" today and experience the remarkable journey of these unlikely heroes. Click here to get your hands on this New York Times bestselling masterpiece!

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