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1954 BRITAIN FIRST - WORLD RECORD MILE:
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2:19Now PlayingDate: 10th May 1954
Location: England
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ATHLETES AND ATHLETICS. Roger Bannister sets up new record for the 5,000 meters at the Colombes Stadium, Paris. 13 mins. 57. 2 secs
BANNISTER ROGER (British Runner) Wins the 1mile race in 3mins. 59.4secs. at Oxford...speech at finish.
BRASHER, Chris (Athletic) With Bannister & chataway - 4 min Mile at Oxford
CHATAWAY CHRITOPHER (British Runner) 2nd in mile Race at Oxford beaton by Roger Bannister.
Personalities - Sport; Roger Bannister; Athletics
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