Peter Snell set a world record in the 800 meters of 1:44.3 at a meet in Christchurch in 1962 and ran a 2:16.6 in the 1000 meter run in 1964. These times remain New Zealand national records. He also set world records in the mile run and 880 yard run.
peter snell sets world mile record in 15 march 1965
peter snell set the world mile record of 3 minutes and 54.4 seconds on the 15 march 1965
1962.
January 26th 1962
In January 1962 Snell broke the world mile record before a huge crowd at Cook's Gardens in Wanganui, and one week later set new world records for both the 800 m and 880 yd at Christchurch. He then won gold and set a new record for 880 yd at the Commonwealth Games in Perth in 1962, and won gold for the mile at those same games. Later that year he was created a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). In all, Snell set five individual world records and joined with fellow New Zealand athletes to set a new four by one mile relay record as well. He was at the peak of his career in 1965 and promising much more when he stunned New Zealand and the athletics world by announcing his retirement to move on to other things. Snell's former world records of 1 minute 44.3 seconds for 800 m, set on 3 February 1962, and 2 minutes 16.6 seconds for 1000 m set on 12 November 1964, remain the New Zealand national records for these distances. His 800 m record remains the fastest ever run over that distance on a grass track, and is also the oldest national record recognized by the IAAF for a standard track and field event.
No he did not set a world record .
yes people do set world records
It is set in World War II
yes
There are thousands of world records in various categories and disciplines recognized by organizations such as the Guinness World Records. The number of world records is constantly changing as new records are set and existing ones are broken.
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Yes, there were several world records set at the 1948 Olympic Games in London. Notable world records were achieved in events such as athletics, swimming, weightlifting, and cycling.