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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
In 1954, who became the first man in the world to run a mile in under four minutes?
Correct answer
Sir Roger Bannister
Why
Sir Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four-minute mile in 1954. Jackie Stewart was a Formula 1 champion, while Redgrave (rowing) and Hoy (cycling) are Olympic champions.
Answer choices
- ASir Roger Bannister
- BSir Steve Redgrave
- CSir Chris Hoy
- DSir Jackie Stewart