Roger Bannister

On May 6, 1954, Britain's Roger Bannister hits the tape to become the first person to break the 4-minute mile in Oxford, England. His family said Sir Roger Bannister died peacefully in Oxford on March 3 at age 88.

Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4-Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88

2:51am March 05, 2018

by Doreen McCallister

Roger Bannister's 3:59:4 mile in 1954 unlocked the door to what was possible in track — both physically and psychologically.