28th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - 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 famous runners involved in the world record-breaking competition in 1981? What type of race were they competing in during their world record attempts? On which dates did Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett break and retake the world record for the mile run in 1981? With what time did Sebastian Coe break the record on August 28th in Brussels, Belgium? What qualities did Sebastian Coe's actions during this competition demonstrate beyond just setting records?