I just love this remark - I think the author must be British: "The back stretch saw Alan still lead with Richard Smith on his toes and the other 3 competitors well off pace"

Well off the pace? After a 51 second opener? I hope so! Most gents at an all-comers meet would consider that pretty darn tidy work for an open 400 not to mention the first lapper of the 800!! Must have been a lot of fun to watch.

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It looks like a 1:50.17 This from the PVTC web site with a good description of the race.

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First 200 in 25, the first 400 in 51 and 600 in 1:17.

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