Roger Bannister
Roger Bannister was a British middle-distance athlete who made history on May 6, 1954, by becoming the first person to run a mile in under four minutes. His groundbreaking achievement has immortalized him in the annals of athletics and inspired generations of runners.
Born on Mar 23, 1929 (95 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 16,770 | $1,400,000 | 502$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 59,501 | $21,000,000 | 3,775$ |
| Totals | 2 | 377,757,429 | 76,271 | $22,400,000 | 4,277$ |
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United States:
Roger Bannister of Britain became the first man to run a mile in under four minutes in 1954.
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Spain:
Roger Bannister was the first man to run a mile in under four minutes.
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