Roger Bannister makes athletic history, as he becomes the first person ever to run a mile in under four minutes. His record-breaking run took place at the Oxford University running track at Iffley Road, on the 6th of May, 1954. His time was 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds.

Max Robertson is your commentator for BBC Television Newsreel.

Originally broadcast 7 May, 1954.



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