Kipketer breaks world 800m record again
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Keino helped Komen, Bekele and Gebresellasie set memorable world records.
Pacesetters have always been employed by race organisers for world record attempts with specific instructions for lap times. They also play a crucial role in avoiding the deception tactics common in competitions as they race away from the start line giving the other runners the impression that they are far behind. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers! Pacesetting became prominent after Chris Brasher and Chris Chataway successfully paced Roger Bannister to break the four-minute mile for the first time in 1954. An...