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Sir Roger Bannister became famous for:
AWinning five consecutive Olympic gold medals in rowing
BBeing the first person to run a mile in under four minutes ✓
CWinning the Tour de France cycling race
DScoring the most goals in English football history
Explanation
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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