Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister, CBE (born 23 March 1929) is an English former athlete best known as the first man in history to run the mile in less than 4 minutes. Bannister became a distinguished neurologist and Master of Pembroke College, Oxford, before retiring in 2001.
Sir Roger was the inaugural recipient of the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year award in January...
Date of birth:
- Mar 23, 1929
