sir roger gilbert bannister

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Noun sir roger gilbert bannister has 1 sense

Bannister, Roger Bannister, Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister - English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)
--₁ is a kind of four-minute man

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Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister

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Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister was an English middle-distance runner born on March 23, 1929. He became widely known as the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes, achieving this feat on May 6, 1954. Bannister's groundbreaking achievement revolutionized the world of athletics and inspired generations of runners.

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Noun:

Many consider Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister as one of the greatest athletes in history.
Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister's record-breaking mile run remains iconic to this day.

Adjective:

The Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister Stadium was named in honor of the legendary runner.
Aspiring athletes dream of achieving Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister-like accomplishments.

Verb:

She aspires to Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister's determination and perseverance.
Running enthusiasts often try to emulate Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister's running style.

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