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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated May 11, 1957 reads, "Tim Roelen was being hailed today as the greatest miler ever to slip on a track shoe in Valley League circles as he posted a blistering 4:22.3 yesterday at Van Nuys High. In setting the new league record, the San Fernando High veteran also bested the current city mark by one full second."
Roelen, Tim San Fernando High School (San Fernando, Calif.)--Students Runners (Sports) Track and field athletes High school students Young men Spectators Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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