The Tribune

EDITOR, The Tribune.

Ever since Britain’s Desmond Bannister broke the 4 Minute Mile in the late ‘50’s, the athletic World has speculated on the finite limits of the endurance and speed of the human body .

As these limits of human velocity shrink, Shaunae Miller will be heralded as the first in World Track History, to adopt this specific finishing tactic.

She has demonstrated immense determination, courage and sheer intelligence in her run. Her spontaneous, split second decision bordered on brilliance.

Defiantly walking Panamanian streets in my 5-day-old Bahamas 1/2 Marathon shirt, rescued from the dirty basket, I’m not sure if the elicited stares are due to my country’s name or my odour.

I’ve rarely felt so proud to be a Bahamian abroad.

STUART HOWELLS,

Nassau,

August 16, 2016.