[DC 86]

Bannister held the unbreakable sub-4 minute mile world record for 46 days before John Landy of Australia ran a 3:57.9 in Turku, Finland.  He later lost to Bannister by 0.2 seconds at the 1954 Commonwealth Games.

Actually the margin at the Commonwealth Games was 0.8 seconds, still a great race where Bannister came back from a fifteen yard deficit.

There is a great book called "The Perfect Mile" which recounts the race between Bannister, Landy and Wes Santee to be the first man to run under four minutes, and their various battles. Highly recommended whether you are a track fan or not.

[DC 86]

Bannister held the unbreakable sub-4 minute mile world record for 46 days before John Landy of Australia ran a 3:57.9 in Turku, Finland.  He later lost to Bannister by 0.2 seconds at the 1954 Commonwealth Games.

Actually the margin at the Commonwealth Games was 0.8 seconds, still a great race where Bannister came back from a fifteen yard deficit.

There is a great book called "The Perfect Mile" which recounts the race between Bannister, Landy and Wes Santee to be the first man to run under four minutes, and their various battles. Highly recommended whether you are a track fan or not.