Kellsboro Jack's time of 9 minutes 38 seconds set a new record for the event.
The winning time of 2m 24.49s set a new record for the event.
He established his pedigree by setting a world junior record for the event.
By then, Markova was nearly a mile ahead of any other woman, setting her own pace for the event.
There were 71 entries into the men's singles draw setting a new participation record for the event.
The invitations were sent, nearly all accepted, and the following Monday was set apart for the grand event.
The quartet failed to make the final, but set a new Irish record for the event of 44.38 seconds.
He set world records for the event twice in 1950 with times of 13.6 and 13.5 seconds.
She had known the date set for the event, but now it loomed frighteningly close.
Botte and Mega64 responded in kind, setting the terms for the event.