Sir John Walker broke the mile world record 50 years ago today

Tuesday 12 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5:11pm

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On 12 August 1975, Sir John Walker set a new world record for the mile. The 23-year-old athlete achieved the feat at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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1. RNZTue 12 Aug 2025, 6:51am

   Sir John Walker broke the world record for the mile 50 years ago today (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 12 Aug 2025, 5:11pm

   50 years ago: Remembering Sir John Walker's world record mile (opens in new tab)