1989 in athletics (track and field)
1,500 metres

RANK
1989 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS
TIME
1.
Paula Ivan (ROU)
3:59.23*
2.
Doina Melinte (ROU)
4:00.89
3.
Svetlana Kitova (URS)
4:02.08
4.
Yvonne Murray (GBR)
4:03.13
5.
Yvonne Mai (GDR)
4:03.15

Question: Did anyone break 4 minutes in the 1500m race in 1989?
Answer: Ivan ran 3:59.23 in the 1500m.