Sir Roger Bannister, the British athlete who became the first man to break the four-minute mile, has died in Oxford at the age of 88, his family have announced.
A statement released on behalf of his family said: "Sir Roger Bannister, died peacefully in Oxford on 3rd March 2018, aged 88, surrounded by his family who were as loved by him, as he was loved by them.
"He banked his treasure in the hearts of his friends."
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