Roger Bannister
Sir Roger Bannister is a famous athlete in the sport of running. On March 23, 1954, he became the first human to run and win the Four-Minute Mile. He was an amateur athlete at the time of winning. But after his winning, he became very famous and popular. After that competitive running, he went on to proceed neurology and became a prominent neurologist. In 1975, the Englishman was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
His life story has been published into a book and has been featured in many publications. Even today, he serves as inspiration among the fledging runners and professional runners alike. Sir Roger Bannister is an example of the human spirit striving to accomplish anything if you put your mind to it. But, no matter how much energy you invested your time in exercise and sport, the bottom line is enjoying what you are doing and reaping the rewards. Sir Roger Bannister never expected he was going to be the winner in the race. But still, he remained empowered by what he did.
Sir Roger Bannister is one of the exercise leaders of our time because he not only accomplished a world record, but he was able to preach what is to be a true winner.