Steve Magness Texas high schooler prayed for sub-4:00 but just missed.

starting line -- 72 Steve Magness, 77 Kevin Sullivan, 82 Mike McGrath

Set - Magness and Sullivan

300m to go - Magness makes his move, passing Webb and challenging Michael Stember.

Steve Magness meets the elite
from left: Alan Webb, Steve Magness, Olympic 400 meter champion Cathy Freeman of Australia,
and shot put winner Kevin Toth (71-4.75) of the US.

after the race - Magness, Webb, and McGrath

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