Bannister first to break four-minute mile in track meet in Oxford, England

Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, achieving a time of 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds during a meet at Oxford, England. This historic feat also saw him equaling the world record for the 1500 meters. Bannister's achievement was significant, making headlines worldwide and marking a milestone in athletic history.

What was the significance of the Penn Relays Mile mentioned in the video?

• It was the first time women participated in the relay.

• It was the first time a mile was run in under four minutes.

• It was the first international relay race.

• It was the longest relay race in history.

Where did Roger Bannister achieve his record-breaking mile?

• Cambridge, England

• Oxford, England

• Manchester, England

• London, England

What was Roger Bannister's exact time for the mile?

• 4 minutes, 1.2 seconds

• 4 minutes, 0.1 seconds

• 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds

• 3 minutes, 58.9 seconds

Apart from the mile, which other record did Bannister equal during his run?

• 800 meters

• 5000 meters

• Marathon

• 1500 meters

What was Roger Bannister's profession at the time of his record-breaking run?

• Lawyer

• Engineer

• Medical Student

• Teacher