Editing Middle-distance running (section)

===1500 metres===
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Also known as the metric mile, this is a premier middle-distance race, covering three and three-quarters laps around a standard Olympic-sized track. In recent years, races over this distance have become more of a prolonged sprint, with each lap averaging 55 seconds for the world record performance by [[Hicham El Guerrouj]] of [[Morocco]]: 3:26.00 on 14 July 1998 at Rome (two 1:50 min 800 m performances back to back).<ref name="IAAF World Records"/> Thus, speed is necessary, and it seems that the more [[aerobic conditioning]], the better.

[[Faith Kipyegon]] from Kenya holds the women's world record: 3:49.04 set in [[Paris]] on 7 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diamond League 2024: Full list of disciplines and results for each World Athletics track and field top tier event |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/diamond-league-athletics-2024-full-list-disciplines-schedules-results}}</ref>

This is a difficult distance at which to compete mentally, in addition to being one of the more tactical middle-distance track events. The distance is often witness to some of the most tactical, physical races in the sport, as many championship races are won in the final few metres.