John Landy
John Landy is a legendary Australian middle-distance runner, renowned for being the second person in history to break the four-minute mile barrier. His remarkable career included breaking both the 1500m and mile world records during a single event in 1954, a feat that established him as one of the greatest athletes of his time.
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John Landy broke Bannister’s world record just 46 days later.
The shifting psychology behind breaking a world record – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-01
John Landy, a world record holder in the mile, was awarded an AC following his tenure as governor of Victoria.
Leading Indigenous athlete accepts Companion of Australia award after initial hesitation
Australia· 2026-01-26
John Landy was the favorite in the 1,500m race at the Melbourne Olympics, having set a mile world record.
from Wicklow’s fields to Olympic gold – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06
John Landy is noted as the first athlete since him to set world records for the mile and 1,500m in the same race.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen breaks indoor mile and 1,500-meter world records in the same race
United States· 2025-02-14
John Landy broke both the 1500m and mile records in 1954 during the same race.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen suma dos nuevos récords mundiales a su colección | Deportes
Spain· 2025-02-14
