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Roger Bannister

First Sub-4-Minute Miler

1929–2018

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In Their Own Words

“The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win.”
— Roger Bannister

Areas of Expertise

breaking limits belief determination pioneering mental strength

Key Achievements

First person to run a mile in under 4 minutes (3:59.4 in 1954)
Broke what was considered a human physical impossibility
After his record, 16 others broke 4 minutes within 3 years
Became a distinguished neurologist after retiring from athletics

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