Track star Ben Eastman breaks 1/2-mile record in Palo Alto, CA

Ben Eastman attempts to break the 1926 record set by Doctor Otto Pelser of Germany. As he races, he leaves the field behind and focuses on beating the clock. His effort is intense, with his legs working like pistons. Ultimately, Eastman succeeds in breaking the world record with a time of one minute, 51 and 310 seconds. In a post-race interview, he is congratulated for his achievement, especially after recently breaking the quarter-mile record.

Who was the previous record holder that Ben Eastman was trying to surpass?

• Doctor Otto Pelser

• Ben Johnson

• Usain Bolt

• Carl Lewis

What was the time set by Doctor Otto Pelser in 1926?

• One minute 53 seconds

• One minute 50 seconds

• One minute 51 and 3/5 seconds

• One minute 52 seconds

How is Eastman's running style described as he nears the finish line?

• Like a flowing river

• Like two pistons

• Like a gentle breeze

• Like a roaring lion

What was the new world record time set by Ben Eastman?

• One minute, 53 seconds

• One minute, 50 seconds

• One minute, 52 seconds

• One minute, 51 and 310 seconds

What recent achievement did Ben Eastman accomplish before breaking the 880-yard record?

• Winning a marathon

• Breaking the quarter mile record

• Winning an Olympic gold medal

• Setting a new 100-meter dash record