The story of Alan Webb:
On July 21, 2007, at a meet in Brasschaat, Belgium, Webb broke the American record in the mile. His time of 3:46.91 bested the 25-year-old record of 3:47.69 run by Steve Scott.
But sadly...
...He then finished 8th in the final of the 1500 m at the World Championships in Osaka, Japan
and so on...
World Track and Field Championships 9th 3:41.04 Helsinki, Finland 2005-08-10
and so forth
Olympic Trials Finals 5th 3:41.62 Eugene, Oregon 2008-07-06
etc..
Olympic Qualifying Round 1 9th 3:41.25 Athens, Greece 2004-08-20
Alan Webb, flame out!