In running, what does "sub" mean when discussing a "sub 5 minute mile"?

Question

In running, what does "sub" mean when discussing a "sub 5 minute mile"?

Answer 1

4minutes59seconds or less

Answer 2

sub five is anything less than five minutes, four fifty nine or less

Answer 3

The prefix "sub" in any context literally means "under."

So, any time under 5 minutes...

Answer 4

It means you are running the distance in less than 5 minutes, like 4:59 would be sub 5.

Answer 5

Sub means under

Answer 6

Less than 5 minutes

Answer 7

It basically means under 5 mins. (The simple meaning)

Answer 8

In running a sub 5 minute mile means anything just below a 5 minute mile, like 4:58.