Next Olympic champions racing

Peter snell broke world records
In the mile 50 years ago this week. It captivated
New Zealand and this week are many events to commemorate his achievements including races on grass of our top Olympic hopeful and his three training partners from the USA and England as well. They raced in a handicap race against local contenders some who almost
Had a lap head start. It was exciting and in the end an American came first
And nick Willis "our" boy in the blue here got second.
I did meet some men who had
Been to watch the original Peter snell race 50years ago while I was there .