BANNISTER DOES IT -

The transcript describes a historic race where Roger Bannister broke the one-mile record. Initially, Brasher led to pace Bannister, with Chatterway taking over mid-race. Despite a strong crosswind, Bannister surged ahead in the final 250 yards, achieving a world record time of 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds, marking a significant achievement in athletics history.

Who was Roger Bannister competing against in the historic race?

• Six other runners

• Five other runners

• Seven other runners

• Four other runners

What role did Brasher play in the race?

• He was the race announcer

• He finished the race in second place

• He paced Bannister for the first half-mile

• He was the main competitor

Where was the race held?

• Manchester Arena

• Cambridge University

• Oxford University

• London Stadium

How did Bannister manage to take the lead in the final stretch?

• By maintaining a steady pace

• With a burst of speed

• By overtaking on the inside lane

• By slowing down his competitors

What was Bannister's record time for the mile?

• Four minutes, 2 seconds

• Three minutes, 59.4 seconds

• Three minutes, 58.5 seconds

• Four minutes, 1 second