What we’re going to do is lobby hard with the (California Interscholastic Federation). We think if California goes, the rest of the nation will follow.” No one is more synonymous with the mile than Scott, the Cal State San Marcos men’s and women’s track...

The modern concept of the masterclass – that was Liszt. The profile-to-the-audience piano recital? That too. And of course, the music itself. "He changed the way the instrument works," Stephen says. He changed what was thought of as possible. "He was...

Baylor QB is drafted into the right situation, he could put up big numbers One of the side effects of being a trailblazer is that the achievement often opens the door to many other people finding a way to achieve the very same goal. There are numerous...

It was called the “Four-Minute-Mile Barrier.” For many years, athletes tried to break this barrier, and no one could do it; in fact, there was a multitude of scientific evidence to support the fact that it couldn’t be done. Then in 1964, Roger...

'That bothered me a bit, although now, ironically, it has become part and parcel of competitive racing,' said Ainslie. 'The gladiatorial, one-on- one confrontation that Scheidt and I had back then is now actively encouraged. 'God knows

So it is hardly surprising that the choice of fire-lighter for London 2012 has already become the subject of fevered speculation. Bookmakers reported a flood of betting yesterday on candidates ranging from Olympic giants – Steve Redgrave, Sir Roger...