Coevett wrote:
I wonder what would have happened if the others had tried to go with him?
What about Herb Elliott's 3:35 at Rome in the 1960 final.?
He led.for half the race and won by 3 seconds.
If we convert 1 second a lap for cinders to Doha, and take another second off for shoes (conservative), that would be in the same ball park.
Also Filbert Bayi in 1974 CWG...