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In 1954, a famous British athlete achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first person in the world to run a mile in under four minutes. What is the name of this athlete?

  1. A
    Sir Mo Farah
  2. Sir Roger BannisterAnswer
  3. C
    Dame Kelly Holmes
  4. D
    Sir Steve Redgrave

Answer

Sir Roger Bannister is the athlete who first ran a mile in under four minutes in 1954.
Sir Roger Bannister is the correct answer because he made sporting history in 1954 by becoming the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific athletic achievement mentioned in the official handbook.
The achievement is the first sub-four-minute mile.
The question asks for a specific historical record in British athletics.
2
Recall the individual associated with this 1954 milestone.
Sir Roger Bannister.
This is a key factual point in the 'Sport and Recreation' section of the Life in the UK handbook.

Key Concept

Significant historical achievements in British athletics
Estimated Time:45s
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