- On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four-minute mile in recorded history.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/1998/sportsman/1954
- Everybody thought it was impossible, but through his athletic ability and technical know-how, Roger Bannistr was able to smash the four-minute mile barrier.nh.essortment.com/rogerbannister_rzqk.htm