I was shocked to read that 50 years ago John Walker was the first to break 3:50 in the mile.
Damn, I am getting old, it just seemed like yesterday.
That would make him about 75, no wonder he has health problems. Would also mean he broke the barrier in 1955, one year after Bannister broke 4 min., now that's progress.
All kidding aside, it was 30 years ago, 1975, an impressive race that is shown on "The Supermilers" video.