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I wish the '28 LA Games were happening this summer! Your book will make everyone feel the same way!

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David Rinn's avatar

Well done as always Josh!

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Joe Karp's avatar

Great episode Josh.

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Manuel Prado's avatar

Incredible piece — it almost makes me want to lace up my shoes and see if I can knock out a 400 in 4 minutes.

And the Nixon quip? Absolutely nailed it. Loved that.

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Seth Davis's avatar

You got us all fired up now!

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Josh Hanna's avatar

Only 340 days until the Marin Mile

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Tim Wallen's avatar

What a great story Josh! I don't think I remember knowing about this guy. Great job preserving and sharing this little known history. Nice how it ties in more recent coaches and events (Bowerman & LA Torch Relay of 84 ) I also really like the old B&W pics. Thank you!

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Sam Wilbur's avatar

Who knew Dick Nixon was a 5k fan?

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Earl Downing's avatar

Great stuff.

I had no idea about this guy.

Josh you’re to these Olympic Games what Ron Chernow was to Alexander Hamilton.

Well done!

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Josh Hanna's avatar

Thanks Earl. All comparisons to Chernow gladly accepted!

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Timothy A Genske's avatar

Josh

This is outstanding story telling of an outstanding story buried by the ages.

I loved it.

It's a movie screenplay waiting for Netflix

It predates Bowerman era. Hayward is the mecca of college track.

Great job

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Josh Hanna's avatar

Thanks Timothy. Know any film producers in LA :)

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