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Roger Bannister runs the first sub-four-minute mile

1954 CE · United Kingdom, Europe · Sport

Roger Bannister runs the first sub-four-minute mile
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A four-minute mile is the completion of a mile run (1. 609 km) in four minutes or less. It translates to an average speed of 15 miles per hour (24. 1 km/h). It is a standard for male professional middle-distance runners in several countries.

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