Breaking Barriers: Roger Bannister and the 4 Minute Mile

The video discusses the benefits of athletics, highlighting Roger Bannister's historic achievement of running the first sub-4-minute mile in 1954. It emphasizes the importance of mental and physical preparation in breaking records and predicts future milestones in running. The video concludes with tips on preventing running injuries through proper footwear, warm-ups, and technique.

What are some benefits of participating in athletics?

• It helps you sleep more.

• It makes you taller.

• It improves your memory.

• It allows you to race your friends and stay fit.

Who was the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes?

• Roger Bannister

• Mo Farah

• Usain Bolt

• Carl Lewis

In what year did Roger Bannister break the 4-minute mile record?

• 1945

• 1954

• 1950

• 1960

What does Roger Bannister predict about the future of the mile record?

• It will be run in exactly 4 minutes.

• It will remain the same.

• It will be run in under 3 minutes.

• It will be run in under 3 minutes 30 seconds by 2050.

Which of the following is a way to prevent running injuries?

• Running on hard surfaces

• Wearing proper running shoes

• Skipping warm-ups

• Running barefoot