Questions › Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society
In which year did Sir Roger Bannister become the first man to run a mile in less than four minutes?
- A1948
- B1984
- C1954Right answer
- D1966
Answer: 1954
Roger Bannister ran a mile in less than four minutes in 1954, the first man anywhere to do so.
From chapter 4 of the handbook, "A modern, thriving society", section "Sport". Practice question 346 of 651, written in our own words.