Sir Roger Bannister

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkb:Athlete
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:British_Athletics
gptkb:Oxford_University
gptkb:London_Athletic_Club
gptkb:St._Mary's_Hospital,_London
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Oxford
gptkbp:athletics Served as a sports commentator
gptkbp:author gptkb:The_Four-Minute_Mile
gptkbp:awarded_for gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire
gptkb:BBC_Sports_Personality_of_the_Year
CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire)
gptkbp:awarded_to gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire
Honorary Doctorate from University of Oxford
Honorary Doctorates
Honorary Doctorate from University of London
Honorary Doctorate from University of Birmingham
Honorary Doctorate from University of Exeter
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Athletics_Weekly_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:BBC_Sports_Personality_of_the_Year_1954
gptkb:BBC_Sports_Personality_of_the_Year
gptkb:IAAF_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:biography gptkb:The_Four-Minute_Mile
“ First Four-Minute Mile” by Roger Bannister
' The Four-Minute Mile'
' The Four-Minute Mile' by Roger Bannister
' First Four Minutes' by Roger Bannister
gptkbp:birth_date 1929-03-23
March 23, 1929
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Harrow,_London,_England
gptkb:Harrogate,_England
gptkbp:born March 23, 1929
gptkbp:career_start gptkb:Doctor
gptkbp:check_in_time 3 minutes 59.4 seconds
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkb:Three
Three children
gptkbp:class gptkb:St_Mary's_University,_Twickenham
gptkb:University_of_London
gptkbp:coaching_career gptkb:American_football_coach
gptkbp:competed_in gptkb:1952_Summer_Olympics
gptkb:1956_Summer_Olympics
gptkb:Olympics
gptkb:John_Landy
gptkb:Chris_Chataway
gptkb:1952_Helsinki_Olympics
gptkb:Brian_Hewson
gptkbp:conducts_research_on Neurology research
gptkbp:contributed_to sports medicine research
Athletic training advancements
gptkbp:created gptkb:neuroscientist
gptkbp:cultural_impact Symbol of human achievement
Symbol of human endurance and achievement
gptkbp:current_club gptkb:Oxford_University_Athletic_Club
gptkbp:date May 6, 1954
gptkbp:date_of_birth 1929-03-23
gptkbp:date_of_record 1954-05-06
gptkbp:death March 3, 2018
gptkbp:death_date 2018-03-03
March 3, 2018
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Oxford,_England
gptkbp:died March 3, 2018
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Oxford
gptkbp:educational_role Lecturer at the University of Oxford
gptkbp:events gptkb:1954_British_Empire_and_Commonwealth_Games
Mile run
Mile race at Iffley Road Track
Mile race
gptkbp:family Married to Patricia Bannister
gptkbp:famous_for breaking the four-minute mile barrier
gptkbp:famous_quote “ The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win.”
' The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win.'
gptkbp:famous_rival gptkb:John_Landy
gptkbp:fellowship gptkb:Royal_Society_of_Medicine
gptkb:Royal_Academy_of_Arts
gptkb:Medical_School
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
gptkbp:first_race 1955 at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Sir_Roger_Gilbert_Bannister
gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:has_achieved gptkb:First_Four-Minute_Mile
first sub-four-minute mile
first recorded mile run under four minutes
sub-four-minute mile
first four-minute mile
gptkbp:has_child three children
Patricia Bannister
gptkbp:has_role young athletes
gptkbp:head_coach gptkb:athletes
gptkb:Frank_Horwill
gptkb:Fraser_C._Smith
Coached by Franz Stampfl
gptkbp:historical_event Mile run on May 6, 1954
gptkbp:hobbies Cycling and swimming
gptkbp:hobby gptkb:Reading
gptkb:Cycling
gptkb:Running
Traveling
gptkbp:honorary_title Doctor of Science
Honorary Doctorate from the University of London
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Exeter
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Birmingham
Honorary Doctorate from University of Exeter
gptkbp:honors gptkb:Knight_Bachelor
Knighted in 1975
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sir Roger Bannister
gptkbp:impact Encouraged sportsmanship and fair play
Encouraged youth participation in athletics
Inspiration for breaking barriers
Advocated for athlete mental health awareness
Advocated for better athlete support
Advocated for gender equality in sports
Contributed to the history of the Olympic Games
Encouraged community involvement in athletics
Encouraged diversity in athletics
Encouraged scientific training methods
Encouraged the use of technology in training.
Helped establish athletics as a professional sport
Helped shape modern athletics training programs
Increased popularity of middle-distance running
Inspired the next generation of athletes
Promoted health and fitness through running
Promoted international competition in athletics
Promoted the benefits of running for all ages
Promoted the importance of mental strength
Pushed for improved coaching techniques
Supported anti-doping initiatives in sports
Supported the development of track facilities
Promoted the role of coaches in athlete development
Helped establish running as a popular recreational activity
Promoted the importance of mental strength in athletics
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Athletics
Inspiration for future athletes
gptkbp:influence_on Sportsmanship
Sports history
Sports science
Track and field events
Endurance sports
Running culture
Athletic achievements
Sports psychology
Running events
Athletic training methods
Competitive athletics
Athletic performance standards
Sports motivation
Mile running records
gptkbp:influenced Middle-distance running
future middle-distance runners
middle-distance running
sports science
Athletics community
Sports psychology
Athletic training programs
Track and field training methods
Running techniques
Athletes like Mo Farah
Athletes like Paula Radcliffe
Athletes like Sebastian Coe
Athletes like Steve Cram
Athletes like Usain Bolt
Competitive spirit in sports
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:John_Landy
gptkb:Paavo_Nurmi
gptkb:Murray_Halberg
Roger Bannister's coach
gptkbp:inspiration Young athletes
Future generations of athletes
Young athletes worldwide
Motivated runners worldwide
gptkbp:inspired future middle-distance runners
future athletes
Future generations of athletes
Future generations of runners
future generations of runners
Future record holders
the phrase 'four-minute mile'
the four-minute mile pursuit
gptkbp:interests Long-distance running
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:sports
gptkbp:involvement_in_sports_science Promoted sports medicine
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in sports culture
British sports history
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:Royal_Society_of_Medicine
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkb:International_Association_of_Athletics_Federations
gptkb:London_Athletic_Club
gptkb:British_Olympic_Association
gptkb:London_Hospital_Medical_College
gptkb:British_Athletics_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:British_Empire_Games_team
gptkb:Oxford_University_Athletics_Club
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of biographies
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of athletic education
gptkbp:is_celebrated_for his achievements in athletics
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkbp:is_married_to Patricia Bannister
gptkbp:is_recognized_as Pioneer in athletics
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:Queen_Elizabeth_II
athletic organizations
gptkbp:known_as the 'man who broke the barrier'
gptkbp:known_for First person to run a mile in under four minutes
Breaking the four-minute mile barrier
Setting a world record
breaking the four-minute barrier
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for athletes
sports history
Inspiration for athletes
in sports history
Pioneer of sports science
Pioneer in middle-distance running
Pioneer of modern athletics
Pioneering sports science and training methods
gptkbp:location gptkb:Oxford,_England
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:Statue_at_the_University_of_Oxford
gptkb:Roger_Bannister_Memorial_Fund
Statues and plaques in his honor
Sir Roger Bannister Memorial Fund
gptkbp:mentor young runners
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_achievement Breaking the four-minute barrier
Breaking the 4-minute mile barrier
Breaking the four-minute mile barrier
first person to run a mile in under four minutes.
first person to run a mile in under four minutes
breaking the four-minute mile barrier
breaking the four-minute barrier
gptkbp:notable_athletes gptkb:athletes
Advancement of middle-distance running
Considered a sports legend
gptkbp:notable_contributor sports publications
Advancement of middle-distance running techniques
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:notable_rivalry With John Landy in the 1950s
gptkbp:notable_speakers gptkb:sports_events
gptkbp:olympic_games gptkb:1500_meters
gptkb:1952_Helsinki_Olympics
gptkbp:participated_in charity events
sports conferences
gptkbp:peerage gptkb:Sir_Roger_Bannister
gptkbp:personal_best Mile: 3:59.4
1500m: 3:43.0
3000m: 8:29.8
800m: 1:46.3
Mile run in 3:59.4
gptkbp:personal_life Married to Patricia since 1955
gptkbp:philanthropy Supported various charities and sports initiatives.
gptkbp:philosophy Believed in the power of the mind in sports performance
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Harrow,_London,_England
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition Tributes from athletes and sports organizations
gptkbp:profession gptkb:Athlete
gptkb:neuroscientist
gptkbp:received gptkb:BBC_Sports_Personality_of_the_Year
honorary degrees
numerous accolades
gptkbp:record gptkb:1954
Mile run
mile run
3:59.4 mile
Mile running
3:59.4
Mile run record holder
Mile world record
Mile run world record holder from 1954 to 1955
broken by John Landy
stood for 46 years
gptkbp:record_held_until gptkb:1960
gptkbp:record_was 3:59.4
gptkbp:recording_year gptkb:1954
gptkbp:recordings gptkb:Guinness_World_Records
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1955
Competitive running
gptkbp:retired_from_competitive_running gptkb:1955
gptkbp:retirement Medical career
Practiced medicine as a neurologist
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1955
gptkbp:service Sub-four-minute mile
Break the four-minute barrier
gptkbp:significance pioneering achievement in athletics
first person to run a mile in under four minutes
gptkbp:significant_event gptkb:1954_Commonwealth_Games
gptkbp:specialization middle-distance running
gptkbp:sport gptkb:Athletics
Middle-distance running
gptkbp:sports_featured gptkb:British_Empire_Games_1954
gptkb:European_Championships_1954
gptkb:Olympic_Games_1952
gptkb:Olympic_Games_1956
Mile races
Mile race at Iffley Road Track
gptkbp:sportsmanship Respected by peers
gptkbp:spouse Patricia Bannister
gptkbp:support sports organizations
gptkbp:training gptkb:Iffley_Road_Track
Interval training
gptkbp:university gptkb:University_of_Oxford
gptkbp:was_a gptkb:neuroscientist
gptkbp:was_a_fellow_of gptkb:Royal_Society_of_Medicine
gptkb:Medical_School
gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in gptkb:Racing
middle-distance running
sports psychology
sports medicine
sports science
exercise physiology
sports education
sports coaching
sports performance analysis
athletic training methods
running techniques
athletic competition standards
athletic legacy preservation
athletic performance measurement
athletic record keeping
sports achievement recognition
sports history documentation
sports training techniques
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:autobiography
books on running
gptkbp:year_competed_in_olympics gptkb:1952
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3