Blazing a trail for women’s middle-distance running 👏 Diane Leather Charles not only became the first woman to break 5 minutes in the mile back in 1954. She also set numerous world records, world bests and won heaps of cross country trophies. Discover her full story and the spikes in which she broke the 5-minute barrier by exploring the virtual tour of the Museum of World Athletics 👞 Explore now via the link in bio 📲 💻 @elliesunmanxo | World Athletics

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