SNELL'S MILE RACE - SOUND

The California Relays featured Phil Schinnick's record-setting broad jump and a thrilling mile race. Ralph Boston's status as American champ was noted. The mile race, anticipated as a duel between Jim Beattie and Peter Snell, saw dynamic lead changes. Ultimately, Snell's burst of speed secured his victory, narrowly missing his own world record. His performance was the fastest mile ever run in the Americas, with all top finishers completing the race in under four minutes.

Who achieved a record-breaking broad jump at the California Relays?

• Ralph Boston

• Peter Snell

• Phil Schinnick

• Jim Beattie

What was the anticipated highlight of the mile race?

• A new world record in the broad jump

• George Jessup's early pace

• Ralph Boston's performance

• A duel between Jim Beattie and Peter Snell

Who took the lead at the halfway mark of the mile race?

• Kerry Weisiger

• Jim Grell

• Jim Beattie

• Peter Snell

How did Peter Snell secure his victory in the mile race?

• By maintaining a steady pace throughout

• With a burst of speed 200 yards from the finish

• By leading from the start

• By overtaking in the last 50 yards

What was significant about Peter Snell's finishing time?

• He broke his own record by 2 seconds

• He finished exactly at 4 minutes

• It was the fastest mile ever run in the Americas

• It was a new world record