The Miracle Mile Record Not Recognized

Clip: 355577_1_1

Year Shot: 1958 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1647

Original Film: 031-040-06

HD: N/A

Location: Los Angeles, California

Timecode: 00:51:23 - 00:52:18

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Clinch marks on film In the Los Angeles Coliseum relays - 3 men who have bettered 4 minutes - race in the mile run. Lincoln, Tabori and Elliott. An added starter covers the first half at a scorching pace- clearing the way for Elliott to run the world's second fastest mile, America s fastest ever. But, according to the judges, the record will not be recognized because of the pace-setting. Establishing shot - Los Angeles Coliseum and throngs of fans. MS - Starter shoots his starter pistol and the runners take off and their running around the track. CUS - Elliott Dunlap, winner of the race and he manages to break a smile