British runner Roger Bannister breaks the four-minute mile in England in 1954

On May 6th, 1954, in Oxford, England, Roger Bannister made history by running a mile in under four minutes. He applied his scientific understanding of biological reactions and respiration to optimize his performance. His strategic planning culminated in a final lunge that stopped the clock at 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds, breaking the previously deemed impossible 4-minute barrier.

Where did the most famous mile run in history take place?

• Paris, France

• Berlin, Germany

• Oxford, England

• New York, USA

On what date did Bannister's historic mile run occur?

• June 6th, 1954

• April 6th, 1954

• July 6th, 1954

• May 6th, 1954

What aspect of running did Bannister focus on to improve his performance?

• Diet and nutrition

• Respiration and mechanics

• Mental visualization

• Footwear technology

What was the significant achievement of Bannister's race?

• Winning an Olympic gold medal

• Breaking the four-minute mile barrier

• Setting a new world record in the marathon

• Completing a triathlon

What was the exact time recorded for Bannister's mile run?

• 4 minutes, 2 seconds

• 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds

• 3 minutes, 58.9 seconds

• 4 minutes, 1 second