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Diane Leather winning the mile race
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Diane Leather winning the mile race
The worlds fastest woman miler: Diane Leather of Birchfield Harriers winning the womens mile in 4 minutes 45 seconds at an athletics meeting at the White City on 21st September 1955. Diane Leather (b.1933, British) is the first woman to run a sub-5 minute mile. Date: 1955
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1955 21st Athlete Athletics Diane Fastest Harriers Leather Mile Runner Running Winning Birchfield
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This photograph captures the electrifying moment when Diane Leather, a trailblazing athlete from Birchfield Harriers, crossed the finish line to become the first woman in history to run a sub-5 minute mile. The image, taken at the White City athletics track on 21st September 1955, immortalizes a pivotal moment in the annals of women's sports. Born in 1933, Leather's groundbreaking achievement came during an era when women's athletics was still in its infancy. Her time of 4 minutes 45 seconds not only shattered the previous world record but also challenged societal norms, inspiring a new generation of female runners and paving the way for greater gender equality in sports. The photograph, taken in the 1950s, captures the raw emotion and determination on Leather's face as she triumphantly raises her arms in victory. The crowd, a sea of spectators, stands in awe of her accomplishment, their expressions a testament to the significance of this historic moment. Leather's achievement at the White City athletics meeting was a turning point in women's athletics, demonstrating that women were capable of achieving the same feats as their male counterparts. Her legacy continues to inspire and influence athletes to this day, reminding us that the power of determination and perseverance knows no bounds.
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