Sir Roger Bannister dies

Jimbuna · 03-04-18, 07:53 AM

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

u crank · 03-04-18, 08:00 AM

RIP Sir Roger.

Rockstar · 03-04-18, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

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

No doubt an inspiration, as another Brit Diane Leather only 23 days later set the womens record.

Jimbuna · 03-04-18, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

No doubt an inspiration, as another Brit Diane Leather only 23 days later set the womens record.

Rgr that, she was the first to break the five minute barrier.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/bl...ixty-years-ago

Commander Wallace · 03-04-18, 01:50 PM

Rest in peace Sir Roger.

Skybird · 03-04-18, 02:11 PM

Did nobody tell him that he must not try running faster than the tiger, just faster than the guy beside him?

Sailor Steve · 03-04-18, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

A shining light for British athletics around the world.

Not only British. I knew exactly who he was when I was growing up. A true athlete's athlete.

Sailor Steve · 03-04-18, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Did nobody tell him that he must not try running faster than the tiger, just faster than the guy beside him?

Tango589 · 03-05-18, 11:15 AM

RIP Rodger.

He achieved this on the same date as I was born, 6th of May. (Different year obviously...)

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