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How many days after Roger Bannister's sub-4-minute mile did Diane Leather achieve her sub-5-minute mile?

  • 12 days

  • 23 days

  • 45 days

  • 22 days

Answer

Diane Leather achieved her sub-5-minute mile just 22 days after Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile barrier on 6 May 1954. Her accomplishment demonstrated that women could also excel in middle-distance running and helped pave the way for future female athletes.
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