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When did Roger Bannister break the 4-minute mile barrier?

  • 1952

  • 1953

  • 1954

  • 1955

Answer

In 1954, Roger Bannister shattered the long-standing belief that running a mile in under four minutes was impossible. On May 6th, at Oxford University's Iffley Road Track, Bannister achieved the remarkable feat, clocking in at 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds. This historic accomplishment not only redefined the limits of human endurance but also inspired countless others to push their boundaries.
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