World record: Thomas Conneff, United States 4:15.6(u) New York City, United States, 26 August 1895
Most of the top men were not in Athens, the most notable absentee
being Thomas Conneff (USA), who had run 4:15.6 for a mile (roughly
equal to 1500m in 3:57). Lermusiaux set an uninspired pace around the
tight bends for the first 300m (52.2), with Flack leading the clockwise
procession through 700m in 2:08.2. Lermusiaux took back the lead,
passing 1100m in 3:25.2 and held it until the last long finishing
straight, where Flack and Blake got past the Frenchman.
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