Everybody remembers Bannister breaking the 4 minute mile. The guy who finished just behind him? Dyrell Burleson. Now several years retired as director of the Linn County Parks Dept. The local paper did a feature article on him several years ago...he still running, but admitting the old joints at 60 + aren't quite as limber as they once were. He told a tale of running his usual route, a mile or so in, thought he was making good time. Footsteps came up behind him, a cute aerobics instructor girl he knew, she in her mid 20's...he picked up the pace, stayed with her for a spell. Then sense overrode ego. He dropped back to his usual pace, admitting to admiring the view as she pulled away from him.
Father time, he eventually defeats all athletes....