Michael Beloff

For Roger Bannister, the four-minute mile was just the start

A review of Twin Tracks, by Roger Bannister. Bannister's two brilliant careers, medical and athletic, both show the power of mind over matter

Roger Bannister winning the AAA Championships Mile race, 1954 Photo: Getty
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  • Twin Tracks

    Roger Bannister

    Robson, pp. 384

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