28th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Record Breaking 10 Days

Today's episode is about the time the record for running a mile was broken 3 times in 10 days. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding Who were the two athletes involved in the intense rivalry during the 10-day period in the mile run? What is the significance of the mile run in the context of this rivalry? How many times did Sebastian Coe manage to break the mile world record within the span of 10 days, and what was his final time in his last record-breaking run? On which specific dates did Steve Ovett manage to take the world record back from Sebastian Coe? What event took place in Brussels, Belgium, on August 28th, and how did Sebastian Coe's performance during this event contribute to his legacy in middle-distance running?