The Athletic Association competed against the University. So there was an event. You cannot break world records unless it is an established event, and you have three timekeepers, and the whole thing is organized.

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I found longer races boring. I found the mile just perfect.

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My athleticism was really the core to social acceptance, because in those days the overwhelming...