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03-04-18, 07:53 AM | #1 |
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Sir Roger Bannister dies
Sir Roger Bannister, who has died at the age of 88, was the first man to run a mile in under four minutes.
A shining light for British athletics around the world. RIP Sir
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03-04-18, 08:00 AM | #2 |
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RIP Sir Roger.
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03-04-18, 08:46 AM | #3 |
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No doubt an inspiration, as another Brit Diane Leather only 23 days later set the womens record.
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03-04-18, 08:50 AM | #4 | |
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Quote:
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/bl...ixty-years-ago
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03-04-18, 01:50 PM | #5 |
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Rest in peace Sir Roger.
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03-04-18, 02:11 PM | #6 |
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Did nobody tell him that he must not try running faster than the tiger, just faster than the guy beside him?
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03-04-18, 05:52 PM | #7 |
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Not only British. I knew exactly who he was when I was growing up. A true athlete's athlete.
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03-04-18, 05:53 PM | #8 |
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03-05-18, 11:15 AM | #9 |
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RIP Rodger.
He achieved this on the same date as I was born, 6th of May. (Different year obviously...)
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