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 (96 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 36,132 | $1,400,000 | 1,082$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,857 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 2 | 51,784,778 | 39,989 | $1,405,100 | 1,086$ |
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Ireland:
Roger Bannister is famous for breaking the four-minute mile for the first time ever in 1954.
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Spain:
Roger Bannister was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, changing collective mindset about human potential.
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Kenya:
The sub-4min feat was first achieved in 1954 by Britain Roger Bannister.
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Jamaica:
It was more than 71 years ago when British runner Roger Bannister became the first man to eclipse four minutes in 3:59.4.
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Canada:
Roger Bannister was the world’s first four-minute miler.
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Ireland:
Roger Bannister was the first man to run a sub-four-minute mile.
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Kenya:
Britain's Roger Bannister was the first man to run a less than four minute mile in May 1954.
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New Zealand:
The sub-four mile was first run by English athlete Roger Bannister in May 1954.
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New Zealand:
The sub-four mile was first run by English athlete Roger Bannister in May 1954.
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Australia:
Roger Bannister was the first person to break four minutes for the mile in May 1954.
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