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One Minute Before the Four-Minute Mile
The wind has just dropped for the first time all day. Chris Chataway and Chris Brasher will pace. Bannister has decided in the last two minutes to run. Norris McWhirter is preparing to announce the time.
- Date
- 6 May 1954
- Time
- 18:00 BST
- Location
- Iffley Road Track, Oxford
- Duration
- 3 min
Perspectives available
Roger Bannister (Runner)Chris Brasher (Pacer 1)Chris Chataway (Pacer 2)Norris McWhirter (Announcer)
People in the room
Roger Bannister
Runner
Chris Brasher
Pacer, first two laps
Chris Chataway
Pacer, third lap
Norris McWhirter
PA announcer
Sources
- Bannister First Four Minutes 1955
- BBC race commentary tape
- AAA official timing sheet