A Modern, Thriving Society
Sir Roger Bannister became famous for:
AScoring a record number of goals in the English football league
BWinning the Tour de France cycling race multiple times
CWinning five consecutive Olympic gold medals in rowing
DBeing the first person to run a mile in under four minutes ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Being the first person to run a mile in under four minutes.
Sir Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, achieving this at Oxford University on 6 May 1954. It was considered one of the greatest sporting achievements.
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