In the time it takes you to cook a five-minute meal in the microwave, elite-level runners have finished their 1-mile run with time to spare. More impressively, some of these athletes continue to show that we have yet to reach the limit for physical achievements by shaving fractions off the fastest mile time.
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The world 800m record that has stood the test of time athleticsweekly.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from athleticsweekly.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Jan. 31 1920 Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL-record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks. 1941 Joe Louis knocks out Red Burman in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden to retain the world heavyweight title. 1950 High school pitcher Paul Pettit signs with the Pirates for a record $100,000. To do so, Pittsburgh has to purchase his contract from a film producer who had signed Pettit to an exclusive contract as an athlete/actor.