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Former Cal Bear & first American to break 4-minute mile turns 84

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SI CalSportsReport: A total of 561 Americans have broken the once-hallowed 4-minute barrier for the mile run, and the first of those celebrates his birthday today.

Don Bowden, who made history as the first U.S. runner to eclipse the barrier in 1957 while a student at Cal, turns 84 today.

Cal Track and Field: Happy 84th Birthday to U.S. 4-Minute Pioneer Don Bowden
Cal Track and Field: Happy 84th Birthday to U.S. 4-Minute Pioneer Don Bowden

Don Bowden's time remained Cal's school record for 50 years
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