Who ran the first mile in under four minutes in 1954, on a track in Oxford?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Roger Bannister
- Step 1: Roger Bannister first broke the four-minute mile on 6 May 1954 at Oxford University's Iffley Road Track. Answer: Roger Bannister. Why not the others: Sebastian Coe, Chris Chataway and Steve Ovett don't fit.
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