Person Open DS/UK/11931 Bannister; Sir; Roger (23 March 1929-3 March 2018); CH CBE FRCP; English neurologist and middle-distance athlete Bannister Roger Sir 23 March 1929-3 March 2018 English neurologist and middle-distance athlete Male (cisgender) Roger Gilbert Bannister Harrow, England (born)

British Sport | Athlete Science | Neurologist White No known disability No known religious affiliation Spouse of Moyra Elver Jacobsson (Swedish artist) Heterosexual Sir Roger Bannister CH CBE FRCP was an English neurologist and middle-distance athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile. At the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Bannister set a British record in the 1500 metres and finished in fourth place. This achievement strengthened his resolve to become the first athlete to finish the mile run in under four minute, which he accomplished in 1954. He attained a record 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds, with minimal training, while practising as a junior doctor. Bannister's record lasted just 46 days. Bannister went on to become a neurologist and Master of Pembroke College, Oxford, before retiring in 1993. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Bannister (2023) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 1/31/2014 RAHAKirkbride 1/9/2023 151517b7-3541-41d2-9c48-d31c38e784ee