What was the significant achievement of the 'flying Finn'?
Noted track and field stars of the 1930s

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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He invented a new running technique.
He set a record time considered unbeatable.
He won an Olympic gold medal.
He coached a famous runner.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did the sports world become obsessed with breaking the four-minute mile?
It was believed to be impossible.
It was a new Olympic event.
It was a popular bet among fans.
It was a challenge set by a famous coach.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which decade saw a significant focus on breaking the four-minute mile?
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who were the runners leading the effort to break the four-minute mile?
Steve Prefontaine, Jim Ryun, and Hicham El Guerrouj
Glenn Cunningham, Jack Lovelock, and Bill Bundren
Paavo Nurmi, Emil Zátopek, and Roger Bannister
Sebastian Coe, Steve Ovett, and Wilson Kipketer
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main goal of the runners led by Glenn Cunningham, Jack Lovelock, and Bill Bundren?
To break the four-minute mile barrier
To develop a new training method
To win the Olympic gold medal
To set a new world record in the marathon
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