On a sunny day in Sydney, Australia, history was made when 15-year-old schoolboy, Jack Hale, became the second youngest person in the world to break the four-minute mile.
Jack, who attends Sydney Grammar School, achieved the feat on the 14th of April 2021, clocking an impressive 3 minutes and 59.67 seconds. He is only the second person under the age of 16 to ever break the four-minute barrier, with the first being American Jim Ryun, who did so in 1964 at the age of 15.
The achievement is even more impressive considering that Jack only began running competitively two years ago. He has since become a regular competitor in local and state events, and his hard work and dedication have clearly paid off.
Jack’s coach, David O’Neill, said that he was “incredibly proud” of his student’s achievement. “Jack has worked incredibly hard to get to this point and his dedication has been remarkable,” he said. “It’s an incredible achievement and one that will be remembered for a long time.”
Jack’s parents were also understandably thrilled with their son’s success. His father, David Hale, said that he was “overwhelmed with pride” and that it was “a great moment for our family.”
Jack’s achievement is a testament to what can be achieved with hard work and dedication. He has set an example for young athletes everywhere, showing them that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
Jack’s accomplishment is sure to be remembered for many years to come, and it will no doubt serve as an inspiration to future generations of athletes.
