Track and Field Mile Race

Leslie Mcmickle headlines a breathtaking race event. He starts with a goal to win and possibly break the old record. As the race progresses, Gil Dodds takes the lead, setting a fast pace. Leslie stays close, realizing the potential for a record-breaking time. Despite feeling tired, he pushes through the final stretch, focusing on winning rather than the record. Ultimately, he wins but falls short of the record by 6/10 of a second, vowing to try again.

What did Leslie mean by 'I just wanted to hold on and win'?

What was the outcome of Leslie's race in terms of the record?