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Sebastian Coe, Steve Cram, and Steve Ovett run at the front of the pack during the men's 1500 meter final at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, wearing white track uniforms. Tatyana Kazankina clinching the gold medal in the 1,500-metre race at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow
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1,500-meter race

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Sebastian Coe, Steve Cram, and Steve Ovett run at the front of the pack during the men's 1500 meter final at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, wearing white track uniforms.
Sebastian Coe Sebastian Coe of Great Britain (wearing number 359) leading countrymen Steve Cram (362) and Steve Ovett (388) in the 1,500-metre final at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

The 1,500-meter race, often called the metric mile, is a middle-distance running event in athletics. It falls between shorter sprint races and longer endurance events, typically ranging from 800 to 3,000 meters. Unlike sprints, middle-distance races require a strategic pace that allows for a final burst of speed. Breaking the four-minute barrier for the mile was a significant milestone in the sport's history. The 1,500 meters is a standard event in championship meets for both men and women.12

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  3. athletics - Long-distance running

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