General knowledge question

Who was the first athlete to run a mile in under 4 minutes?

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Correct answer

A: Roger Bannister

Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes on May 6, 1954, with a time of 3:59.4.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Saturday 8 August 2026.

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