Roger Bannister
Middle-distance athlete, first sub-4 minute miler
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Died
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Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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An English middle-distance athlete achieved global recognition for running the first official sub-four-minute mile on May 6, 1954, with a time of 3 minutes 59.4 seconds at Iffley Road Track in Oxford. This historic feat marked a significant milestone in athletics. After retiring from competitive running, pursued a career in medicine, becoming a neurologist. Contributed to the medical community through research and teaching.
Ran the first sub-four-minute mile in 1954
Became a distinguished neurologist
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