Roger Bannister breaks the four-minute mile world record.

Roger Bannister achieved sports immortality by being the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, clocking in at three minutes, 59.4 seconds. Despite pushing himself to the limits of physical endurance, Bannister remained modest about his groundbreaking accomplishment.

Who was the first person to break the 4-minute mile barrier?

• Roger Bannister

• Usain Bolt

• Carl Lewis

• Sebastian Coe

What was Roger Bannister's exact time when he broke the 4-minute mile?

• 4 minutes, 0 seconds

• 3 minutes, 58 seconds

• 4 minutes, 1 second

• 3 minutes, 59 and 410 seconds

What did Bannister push himself to achieve his record-breaking run?

• Physical endurance

• Mental endurance

• Public recognition

• Financial support

How did Roger Bannister view his achievement?

• With indifference

• With modesty

• With disappointment

• With arrogance

Which of the following best describes Bannister's attitude towards his record?

• He was disappointed by it.

• He was modest about it.

• He was indifferent to it.

• He was boastful about it.