Every year new records in track and field events are recorded. Let's take an historic look back at some exciting races.

Every year new records in track and field events are recorded. Let's take an historic look back at some exciting races. On August 20, 1989, in Cologne, West Germany, Said Aouita of Morocco also established a world record when he ran the 3000. m run in 7.00 minutes, 29.45 seconds. What was his average speed (in m/s) for the race?