Roger Bannister, the first athlete to run a mile in less than four minutes, dies aged 88

Roger Bannister, the first athlete to run a sub-four minute mile, has died aged 88 in Oxford, England, his family have said.

A statement released on behalf of Sir Roger's 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.