In Pictures: Remembering four-minute mile hero Sir Roger Bannister

4 March 2018

Last Updated: 4 March 2018

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Roger Bannister, the first runner to break the four-minute barrier for the mile, has died.

Representing Oxford University during the Inter-Varsity mile event (PA)

Roger Bannister changing his shoes during the AAA Championships at White City (PA) — Sir Roger changing his shoes during the AAA Championships at White City (PA)

Sir Roger with his old running shoes on the 50th anniversary of the first sub-four-minute mile (Mark Lees/PA)

Sir Roger holds the stop-watch that recorded his sporting feat (Mark Lees/PA) — Sir Roger holds the stopwatch that recorded his sporting feat (Mark Lees/PA)

Sir Roger received an honorary degree of Doctor of the University from Brunel University (Brunel University/PA)

Sir Roger Bannister was made a Companion of Honour by the Duke of Cambridge (PA) — Sir Roger was made a Companion of Honour by the Duke of Cambridge (PA)

Sir Roger with the Commonwealth Games baton (PA)

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