Runners gathered at St Aldate’s, raced down Oxford’s Excessive Road and eventually sprinted to the end on Iffley Highway, the identical course the place Sir Roger made historical past.
The occasion was collectively organized by Oxford College Athletic Membership and the College of Oxford with the assist of Oxfordshire County Council.
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Sir Roger’s son, Thurstan Bannister, was current to rejoice his father’s legacy.
He mentioned: “After retiring from aggressive athletics, my father continued to encourage elite athletes and newbie runners of all ages.
“The course and neighborhood mile will probably be thrilling to look at and I am certain many runners will discover it thrilling.”
The Group Mile was open to individuals of all ages and talents. The race was began by veteran Olympian Steve Cram CBE, a former monitor and area athlete.
The occasion was attended by writer and broadcaster Liz Fraser, who mentioned: “I’ve simply run the Bannister Group Mile and met my all-time operating hero. Steve Cram, thanks for uplifting me after I was 9.”
Jared Martin, Captain of Oxford College Cross Nation Membership mentioned: “Oxford College Athletics Membership and Oxford College Cross Nation Membership are extraordinarily excited to host the Bannister Miles on this particular anniversary.
“For town of Oxford and past, the Bannister Miles affords a novel alternative to rejoice the advantages of sport.”
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Oxford College Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey entered the race on Saturday morning with quantity 125.
She mentioned: “I grew up loving sport and have remained a eager runner, dedicated to the transformative advantages of sport.
“Bannister Miles was a becoming technique to mark this legacy, achieved on the College 70 years in the past.”
Hicham El Guerrouj, the world report holder within the 1500m dash, additionally took half. He gained the world report in 1997 with a time of three minutes and 26 seconds.
Forward of the occasion, Councilor Dr Nathan Ley, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cupboard Member for Public Well being, Inequalities and Group Security, mentioned: “We’re delighted to assist this occasion to mark the seventieth anniversary of Sir Roger Bannister’s spectacular achievement.
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“We hope it is going to assist encourage extra youngsters and younger individuals to observe in Sir Roger’s footsteps.”
Along with the athletics occasions, guests can take pleasure in foods and drinks stalls, discover the pop-up World Athletics museum and be part of well being and health teams.
Because the day drew to a detailed, the World Athletics Heritage Plaques unveiled a commemorative plaque which acknowledged Sir Roger’s achievement and Oxford College Athletics Membership’s contribution to athletics.