Wes Santee runs fastest mile run in the western hemisphere

Wes Santee attempts to break the 4-minute mile at Compton, California. Despite favorable weather conditions, he faces challenges due to the cool weather and lack of a pacer. Santee sets a new world record for 1,500 meters but narrowly misses the 4-minute mile by six-tenths of a second. His performance is the fastest mile ever run in the Western Hemisphere, and he remains determined to continue his pursuit against the stopwatch.

What is the primary focus of Wes Santee during the event at Compton, California?

• Breaking the 1,500 meters record

• Winning the race

• Setting a new temperature record

• Achieving a 4-minute mile

Who was the first person to break the 4-minute mile barrier?

• Roger Bannister

• Wes Santee

• A Lanky Kansan Sensation

• An unknown athlete

What factors affected Santee's performance during the race?

• Lack of a pacer and cool weather

• Strong competition

• Injury and fatigue

• Poor track conditions

How close was Santee to breaking the 4-minute mile?

• Six-tenths of a second over

• Exactly 4 minutes

• Two seconds under

• One second over

What record did Santee set during his attempt?

• Fastest mile in the world

• Fastest mile in the Western Hemisphere

• Fastest 800 meters

• Fastest 5,000 meters