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roger bannister

 

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Noun roger bannister has 1 sense
  1. Bannister, Roger Bannister, Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister - English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)
    --1 is a kind of four-minute man

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Roger Bannister

Description:

Roger Bannister is a British middle-distance runner who became famous for being the first person to run a mile in under four minutes. He achieved this feat on May 6, 1954, in Oxford, England. Bannister's groundbreaking achievement revolutionized the world of athletics and inspired countless athletes around the globe.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: Noun - Athlete

Roger Bannister's remarkable athletic abilities made him a legend in the world of track and field.

During his career, Roger Bannister received numerous accolades and awards for his exceptional running performance.

Sense 2: Verb - Achieve a breakthrough

The scientist managed to roger bannister the long-standing problem that had puzzled researchers for decades.

After years of experimentation, the team finally roger bannistered a groundbreaking solution for the complex mathematical equation.

Sense 3: Adjective - Pertaining to Roger Bannister

The Roger Bannister Memorial Stadium was built to honor the great athlete's contribution to the sport.

Several collectors are willing to pay a high price for an authentic Roger Bannister autograph.

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