Wes Santee runs fastest mile run in the western hemisphere

Wes Santee runs fastest mile run in the western hemisphere

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9th - 12th Grade

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Roger Bannister

Wes Santee

A Lanky Kansan Sensation

An unknown athlete

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factors affected Santee's performance during the race?

Lack of a pacer and cool weather

Strong competition

Injury and fatigue

Poor track conditions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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