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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:

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

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Mon 6 May 2024 06:00
麻豆社 Radio Oxford

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    Blue Monday '88

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    Fortnight

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Broadcast

  • Mon 6 May 2024 06:00
    麻豆社 Radio Oxford