GORDON PIRIE -

GORDON PIRIE -

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The video discusses Gordon Pirrie, a 22-year-old bank clerk and athlete, focusing on his training and diet regimen. It explores the challenges of achieving a four-minute mile, referencing Roger Bannister's attempt. The video concludes with a mention of racing events in Akron, Ohio.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Gordon Pirrie's occupation?

A professional athlete

A bank clerk

A chef

A journalist

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the secrets to Gordon Pirrie's success according to the transcript?

His special service at the cafe

His natural talent

His supportive family

His strict training diet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many miles does Gordon Pirrie run each week as part of his training?

A hundred miles

Fifty miles

Two hundred miles

Seventy miles

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is Gordon Pirrie's opinion on the possibility of running a four-minute mile in competition?

He believes it is easily achievable

He thinks it will never be done in competition

He is confident it will happen soon

He has already achieved it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Roger Bannister's record disallowed?

The record was set in a staged race

He did not complete the race

The race was not officially timed

He was disqualified for doping