I don't know about the world record, but this event used to be almost a
staple on theUS indoor circuit in the 60's and 70's. Got many milers in
meets who otherwise wouldn't have been invited to run.
Floyd Highfill
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From: T. Jordan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Friday, January 26, 2001 5:12 PM
Subject: t-and-f: Devil Take the Hindmost
>In terms of history, I remember that during the early 60's in the
> > National AAU Indoor championships, lapped runners were required to drop
> > out until there were only as many left as there were medals.
> >
>
>The recent postings about lapped runners have reminded me of one of my
>favorite indoor events, the Devil Take the Hindmost Mile. Runner in last
>has to drop out after each lap, making for an exciting sprint at the end of
>each lap. I think Mark Schilling held the "world record" at one time,
>something like 4:06...anybody out there remember? (I'd ask the Aggies, but
>their brain cells went YEARS ago). TJ
>
