The oldest individual record in Wichita State men's track and field is from 1973 and it is an event worshipped by runners and running fans. Generations of Shockers set their sights on the indoor mile time of 4 minutes, 1.5 seconds (hand-timed) set by Alan Walker.
"The mile, it's got history," Wichita State senior Adam Moore said. "It's where the well-rounded athlete puts himself in. I'm not the first guy that's gone for it."
Moore is the first to tie Walker's mark. He ran a 4:01.51 on Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.