<div><p>On a spring day in 1954 young Oxford medical student Roger Bannister became the first man to run a mile in under four minutes. In this frank memoir, Sir Roger tells the full story of the talent and dedication that made him not just one of the most celebrated athletes of the last century but also a distinguished doctor, neurologist, and one of the sport's best-loved public figures.</p><p>This rare and brilliant autobiography gives a fascinating insight into the life of a man who has lived life to the fullest.</p><p><B>Sir Roger Bannister, CBE</B>, is now retired and lives in Oxford.</p></div>