Return to the Mile?

[TN1965]

...So do many other "English" barriers.
13.00 110H
sub-50.0 400H

These two are metric records.

So the sub-4 mile ain't a record breaker, but it does provide the athlete a rung on the ladder where he/she can envision medals and victories.

I don't think we will see a 4-minute mile by a woman within my lifetime. On the other hand, any woman who runs a 4-miunute 1500m is an excellent candidate for an Olympic / World medalist.

[BBTM media]

So the sub-4 mile ain't a record breaker, but it does provide the athlete a rung on the ladder where he/she can envision medals and victories.

Let's keep it.
What harm does it do??

Yes, and that sub-4 minute Mile will also likely be covered by the athlete's local media unlike a comparable 3:42 for 1500 meters.

In short, the Mile has media value and interest.

Go Mile!