Roger Bannister
- January 10, 2024
- Runner
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Roger Bannister |
| Occupation | Runner |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 23, 1929(1929-03-23) |
| Age | 95 |
| Date Of Death | 2018-03-03 |
| Birthplace | London Borough of Harrow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Roger Bannister Biography
| Name | Roger Bannister |
| Birthday | Mar 23 |
| Birth Year | 1929 |
| Place Of Birth | London Borough of Harrow |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Children(s) | Clive Christopher Bannister, Charlotte Bannister-Parker, Erin Bannister Townsend, Thurstan Bannister |
Roger Bannister is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on March 23, 1929 in London Borough of Harrow, England, United Kingdom. British runner and neurologist who broke the four minute mile barrier at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki. His record was 3 minutes and 59.4seconds.
Entrepreneur Entrepreneur Phil Knight claims Bannister inspired him to start Nike. claims Bannister was the inspiration that he started Nike.
He married Moyra Elver Jaksson, the daughter of an IMF president. In 2011, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
Roger Bannister Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Runner |
| House | Living in own house. |
Roger Bannister is one of the richest Runner from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Roger Bannister 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He completed his medical degree at Oxford University and St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School.
He went on to be a well-respected neurologist and master of Pembroke College after his running career.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Roger Bannister height 6 ft 2 in Roger weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Roger Bannister Dating?
According to our records, Roger Bannister is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Roger Bannister’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Roger Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Roger Bannister celebrates birthday on March 23 of every year.
What is Roger Bannister famous for doing?
Roger Bannister, in full Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister, (born March 23, 1929, Harrow, Middlesex, England—died March 3, 2018, Oxford, Oxfordshire), English neurologist who was the first athlete to run a mile in less than four minutes.
When did Roger Bannister run 4 minute mile?
On the morning of 6 May 1954 , Sir Roger Bannister did the impossible.
Who ran the first 4 min mile?
In Oxford, England, 25-year-old medical student Roger Bannister cracks track and field’s most notorious barrier: the four-minute mile. Bannister, who was running for the Amateur Athletic Association against his alma mater, Oxford University, won the mile race with a time of 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds.
How long did Roger Bannister's record stand?
On Thursday, May 6, 1954 at Oxford’s Iffley Road track, the 1952 Olympian ran 3:59.4. His world record only lasted 46 days , but its historic and iconic importance resonates today in the sport and beyond.
Is 4-minute mile based on a true story?
It’s based on a true story but certain events were dramatized for the sake of entertainment which is nothing new but it felt kind of cheap at the end of the movie knowing that some things may or may not have ever happened, but all the same it’s a fun movie.