Roger Bannister
Runner

Roger Bannister Net Worth

Roger Bannister was a British runner and neurologist born on March 23, 1929 in England. He is most famous for breaking the four-minute-mile barrier at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, setting a record of 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds. His achievement was a major milestone in the history of athletics and has since been celebrated as a symbol of human achievement.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 23, 1929
Birth Place England
Age 91 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 3, 2018 (age 88)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

About

British Runner and Neurologist who broke the four-minute-mile barrier at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki with a record of 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds. 

Before Fame

He pursued his medical degree and studied at the University of Oxford and St. Mary's Hospital Medical School. 

Trivia

Following his running career, he went on to become a renowned Neurologist and Master of Pembroke College.

Family Life

He married Moyra Elver Jacobsson, who was the daughter of a Future IMF President. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2011.

Associated With

Entrepreneur Phil Knight claims Bannister inspired him to start Nike.

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About the author

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