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Celebrating Sir Roger Bannister

Sophie celebrates 70 years since Sir Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute mile.

Sophie's live at Oxford's Iffley Road running track, celebrating 70 years since Sir Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute mile on 6th May 1954!

Hear from:

• Thustan Bannister – on his dad’s legacy.
• Peter Whitfield – Author of ‘Roger Bannister: Athlete and Philosopher’.
• Geoffrey Weston – Was there on the day the record was broken'.
• Professor Alexander Betts – On Roger’s relationship with Oxford Uni.
• Steve Cram – British retired track and field athlete.
• Hugh Brasher – His dad Chris was a pacesetter on the day, and went on to start the London Marathon.
• Erika North – Her dad ran with Roger.

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Mon 6 May 202406:00
BBC Radio Oxford

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Broadcast

  • Mon 6 May 202406:00
    BBC Radio Oxford