British runner Roger Bannister wins race, breaks four-minute mile in 1954

British runner Roger Bannister wins race, breaks four-minute mile in 1954

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The transcript discusses the anticlimactic nature of certain races compared to the historic achievement of Roger Bannister, a young doctor from England, who became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, marking a significant milestone in track and field history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the first section of the video?

The anticlimactic nature of some races

The achievements of Roger Bannister

The excitement of recent races

The history of track and field

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is introduced as a significant figure in the second section?

A celebrated musician

A famous athlete from the USA

A renowned scientist

A young doctor from England

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Roger Bannister's profession?

Lawyer

Teacher

Doctor

Engineer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historic feat did Roger Bannister achieve?

Breaking the 100m sprint record

Winning an Olympic gold medal

Running a marathon in under 2 hours

Running a mile in under 4 minutes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what field did Roger Bannister make a record?

Cycling

Track and field

Gymnastics

Swimming