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brad
1 year ago
“In those days 27:20, 27:30 still won the major 10,000 meter races,” says Team Running USA coach Terrence Mahon. “That’s right around what those guys were running. Today the world record is 26:17. So even if sub-27:00 is possible [by Americans], if the ultimate goal is an Olympic medal, it won’t come on the track.”