I sometimes think that running has given me a glimpse of the greatest freedom a man can ever know, because it results in the simultaneous liberation of both body and mind.
Roger Bannister Quotes
My introduction to track racing was through the background of cross country running, which is not a sport perhaps as popular in America as it is in England.
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| Birth: | 23rd March, 1929 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Athlete |
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Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister is an English former athlete best known for running the first mile in less than 4 minutes.
In the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Bannister set a British record in the 1500 metres, but did not win the medal he expected. This humiliation strengthened his resolve to be the first 4-minute miler.
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