📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
Who was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes?
Correct answer: Sir Roger Bannister
A Sir Mo Farah
✓ Sir Roger Bannister
C Sir Bobby Moore
D Sir Ian Botham
💡 Explanation
Sir Roger Bannister was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes in 1954.
Key facts to remember
- Sir Roger Bannister — first sub-4-minute mile 1954
- Bobby Moore — captained England 1966 World Cup winners
- Dame Kelly Holmes — 2 Olympic golds 2004; Sir Mo Farah — Olympic golds in running
- Sir Andy Murray — Wimbledon and Olympic champion
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 4.4.7 Famous British sportspeople:
Britain has produced many famous sportspeople. Sir Roger Bannister was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes (1954). Sir Bobby Moore captained England's football team when they won the World Cup in 1966. Sir Ian Botham is one of the greatest cricket all-rounders. Dame Kelly Holmes won two Olympic gold medals in athletics in 2004. Sir Mo Farah won Olympic gold medals in long-distance running. Sir Andy Murray won Wimbledon and Olympic gold medals in tennis.
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