What significant time did Wilson achieve in the 1500 meters?
Sub 4-minute
Sub 3-minute
Over 4-minute
Exactly 4-minute
Answer
Sub 4-minute denotes Roger Bannister's remarkable feat in the 1500 meters, becoming the first athlete to break the 4-minute barrier on May 6, 1954, at Oxford University's Iffley Road track. Bannister shattered the long-held belief that the 4-minute mark was physiologically impossible, revolutionizing the sport and inspiring generations of athletes to strive for seemingly unattainable goals.
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