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Bannister, Roger
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Bannister, Roger
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2011
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British athlete born 23/03/1929 in Harrow (London). He is known as the athlete who first ran the mile in less than 4 minutes. This was on May 6, 1954. He also became European Champion in the 1500 meters that year. He was the first sportsman to receive the title "Sportsman of the year" from the renowned sports magazine "Sports Illustrated".
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Brits atleet geboren op 23/03/1929 in Harrow (Londen). Hij is gekend als de atleet die voor het eerst de mijl liep in minder dan 4 minuten. Dit was op 6 mei 1954. Hij werd dat jaar ook Europees Kampioen op de 1500 meter. Hij was de eerste sportman die de titel "Sportman of the year" kreeg van het befaamde sportblad "Sports Illustrated".