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.

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