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Norris McWhirter, announcing Roger Bannister's achievement in running a mile in under four minutes on 6 May 1954 at the university's Iffley Road Track. The remainder of his announcement was drowned out by cheering.

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  • Bale, John (2004). Roger Bannister and the Four Minute Mile. p. 84. Psychology Press. ISBN 9780415346061.