Four-minute mile man Roger Bannister passes away

Sir Roger Bannister Sir Roger Bannister remembered every detail of the race 64 years ago which made him a sporting icon. He remembered the train journey up from Paddington to Oxford that morning, the umming and ahing over whether to go ahead with his world-record attempt, the blustery conditions calming just in time for the race and the role his two pacemakers played in making him a national hero. The events took place at Oxford's Iffley Road track on May 6, 1954, when Bannister, 25, a British medical student, wrote his name into sporting folklore by running the first sub four-minute mile. Bannister, who has died aged 88, told Press Association Sport in 2014: I can remember every detail of that particular day. I can remember what I had for breakfast, what time I left home I can remember everything. Those little things stay with you as much as the achievement itself. I had the perfect pacesetters, it transpired to be the perfect time to do the run. The result came from announcer Norris McWhirter, who said: Result of Event Eight: One mile. First, RG Bannister of Exeter and Merton Colleges, in a time which, subject to ratification, is a new track record. The clock stopped at 3:59.4. The feat which had been branded beyond the limit of human endurance had been conquered. Catch up on all the latest sports news and updates here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever