It was flowing year when Bannister claimed international fame when, in May 6 (3:59.4 he became the first man run the mile for 4 Minutes), so Bannister retired from running to continue medical study; later became a neurologist.
But it was the fllowing year that Bannister claimed international fame when, on May 6 he became the first man to run the mile in less than 4 minutes (3:59.4). Laterthat year Bannister retired from running to continue his medical studies, later becoming a neurologist.