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In the United States, the term statute mile formally refers to the survey mile, [3] but for most purposes, the difference of less than 1 ⁄ 8 inch (3.2 mm) between the survey mile and the international mile (1609.344 metres exactly) is insignificant—one international mile is 0.999 998 US survey miles—so statute mile can be used for either.
John Paul Jones United States: 27 May 1911 ... John Walker New Zealand: 12 ... The first world record in the mile for women ...
The mile run (1,760 yards, [2] 5,280 feet, or exactly 1,609.344 metres) is a middle-distance foot race.. The history of the mile run event began in England, where it was used as a distance for gambling races.
Paul Walker died as a passenger in a single-car collision. The actor was riding in his friend Roger Rodas’ red 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. The pair originally met at a California Race Club, ...
The Roman mile of 5000 feet (1480 m) was introduced into England during the occupation. Queen Elizabeth I (reigned from 1558 to 1603) changed, by statute, the mile to 5280 feet (~1609 m) or 8 furlongs, a furlong being 40 rod (unit)s (~201 m) of 5.5 yards (~5.03 m) each.
Meadow Walker's Sweetest Tributes to Late Dad Paul Walker Over the Years Read article The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 actor continued: “Look at this photo Pablo, it will make you smile.
New Zealand's John Walker, who with a 3:49.4 performance in August 1975 became the first man to run the mile under 3:50, ran 135 sub-four-minute miles during his career (during which he was the first person to run over 100 sub-four-minute miles), and American Steve Scott has run the most sub-four-minute miles, with 136.
The late Paul Walker took his last Fast and Furious ride in 2015’s Furious 7, but the latest entry in the franchise still pays tribute to his character, Brian O’Conner. 1 Quarter Mile at a Time!