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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In what context is the phrase 'history making young doctor from England' used?

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What does it mean to have 'an itch all of his own' in the context of Roger Bannister's achievements?

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