Before revision: The vVO2max of world class middle- and long-distance runners may exceed 24 km/h ( 14.9 mph or about 4:00/mile pace), making this speed slightly comparable to 3000 m race pace.
After revision: The vVO2max of world class middle- and long-distance runners may exceed 24 km/h ( 15 mph or about 4:00/mile pace), making this speed slightly comparable to 3000 m race pace.