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When Derek Ibbotson broke the 4-minute mile on July 4, 1955, he was paced by his training partner, Brian Hewson. Ibbotson completed the mile in 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds at the White City Stadium in London. The pacing by Hewson was crucial in helping Ibbotson achieve this historic milestone.
The New Zealander who broke the four-minute mile is Sir Roger Bannister. He achieved this historic feat on May 6, 1954, running a time of 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds at a track in Oxford, England. Bannister's accomplishment is widely regarded as a significant milestone in athletics and human endurance. His record stood until 1955, inspiring many athletes to pursue similar achievements.
Eamonn Caughlin broke a 4 minute mile after age 40.
Science Fiction Theatre - 1955 Three Minute Mile 2-27 was released on: USA: 9 November 1956 Japan: 12 June 1958
A 15-minute mile equates to an average speed of 0.067 miles per minute.
41. Click on the 'Roger Bannister' link below to see a still photo of him crossing the finish line when he broke the sub four minute mile barrier on May 6, 1954.
An 11.17 minute mile equates to 8.64 kph
3 minutes 59.4 seconds.
Six weeks after Roger Bannister broke the four minute mile barrier Australian John Landy broke Bannister's record with a time of 3:57.9.
A minute
No one can run a mile in a minute....
15 miles/hour