While it might seem like a mismatch, Gladwell won the 1500-meters at the 1978 Ontario High School Championships, completing it in 4:05.20. He was 14 at the time; he’s 53 now, but has been an obsessive runner ever since. Gladwell broke the 5-minute barrier in 2013 at the 5th Avenue Mile.
James is obviously the superior athlete, even if he’s lost a step at age 32. But he was a wide receiver in high school as well as a basketball player, and his forte is in covering short distances very quickly. Gladwell tweeted out his challenge August 23, insisting he was serious, and that all proceeds would go to charity. There’s been no word yet from the James camp at press time; this race has to happen in 2017 for bets to have any action.
Entertainment Odds: Can Malcolm Gladwell Outrun LeBron?
LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in sports. But is he faster than Malcolm Gladwell? The Canadian journalist/author has challenged King James to a one-mile race, with all proceeds going to charity; at press time, James is only slightly ahead at –130 to Gladwell’s –110.The key element in this prospective race is the distance. Gladwell was an Ontario high-school champion in the 1500m, and remains an obsessive middle-distance runner at age 53. James, who turns 33 in December, does most of his running in quick, short bursts. Will he accept Gladwell’s one-mile challenge? Stay tuned.
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