What an emotional interview with someone who has defied all odds in every way possible. This is a powerful reminder of what our sport is all about. Brandon was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease as an undergrad and has experienced multiple relapses over the past few years that led some doctors to advise him to stop running all together. He's persevered and achieved a rare feat...3rd South Carolinian ever to break the 4 minute mile.
Below is his interview after breaking 4 Friday night in Raleigh at the Sir Walter Miler along with a link to his blog which provides more information about his story...