Track star Ben Eastman breaks 1/2-mile record in Palo Alto, CA
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Ben Eastman attempts to break the 1926 record set by Doctor Otto Pelser of Germany. As he races, he leaves the field behind and focuses on beating the clock. His effort is intense, with his legs working like pistons. Ultimately, Eastman succeeds in breaking the world record with a time of one minute, 51 and 310 seconds. In a post-race interview, he is congratulated for his achievement, especially after recently breaking the quarter-mile record.
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