Tag: Sir Roger Bannister

  • CGF Statement on the passing of Sir Roger Bannister

    CGF Statement on the passing of Sir Roger Bannister

    London, March, 04, 2018: The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sir Roger Bannister at the age of 88 at his home in Oxfordshire, England. Mr. Bannister was the first athlete to run a sub-four minute mile – in three minutes, 59.4 seconds at Iffley Road sports ground…