Who was Sir Roger Bannister?
Q: Who was Sir Roger Bannister?
A: Sir Roger Bannister was an English athlete, physician and educator, who is best known for being the first person to run the mile in less than four minutes.
Q: What did Sir Roger Bannister achieve in 1954?
A: Sir Roger Bannister became the first person to run the mile in less than four minutes in 1954.
Q: Did people think running a mile in less than four minutes was possible before Bannister's achievement?
A: No, many people thought that running a mile in less than four minutes was impossible before Bannister's achievement.
Q: What award did Bannister receive in January 1955?
A: Bannister was the first recipient of Sports Illustrated's "Sportsman of the Year" award in January 1955.
Q: What was Bannister's profession other than athletics?
A: Bannister was a neurologist and Master of Pembroke College, Oxford.
Q: When did Bannister retire?
A: Bannister retired in 2001.
Q: How did Bannister die?
A: Bannister died of Parkinson's disease on 3 March 2018 in Oxford, England at the age of 88.
