In Pictures: Remembering four-minute mile hero Sir Roger Bannister
On a windy afternoon in Oxford on May 6, 1954, Bannister ran the distance in three minutes, 59.4 seconds – a feat many had thought humanly impossible.
Roger Bannister, the first runner to break the four-minute barrier for the mile, has died.
Representing Oxford University during the Inter-Varsity mile event
The 88-year-old died peacefully on Saturday in Oxford.
Sir Roger changing his shoes during the AAA Championships at White City
On a windy afternoon in Oxford on May 6 1954, Bannister ran the distance in three minutes, 59.4 seconds – a feat many had thought humanly impossible.
Sir Roger with his old running shoes on the 50th anniversary of the first sub-four-minute mile
With his two pace men Chris Chataway, centre, and Chris Brasher
Sir Roger holds the stopwatch that recorded his sporting feat
The Royal Mint released a 50p coin to honour Sir Roger’s milestone
Sir Roger received an honorary degree of Doctor of the University from Brunel University
Sir Roger with children from Our Lady’s School in Poplar, who were taking part in a charity running day in aid of Sport Relief
Sir Roger was made a Companion of Honour by the Duke of Cambridge
Sir Roger outside Buckingham Palace with his family
Sir Roger with the Commonwealth Games baton
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