Sir Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes on May 6, 1954, breaking what was considered an impossible athletic barrier.
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How two men smashed through a marathon barrier long thought unbreakable
Under 4 Minutes time Historic mile record
May 6, 1954 Date achieved
Mount Everest First Ascent (1953) Comparable achievement
1954 year achieved
Broken four-minute barrier