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I found longer races boring. I found the mile just perfect
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"I found longer races boring. I found the mile just perfect"

- Roger Bannister

About this Quote

Roger Bannister's quote speaks to his choice for much shorter races. He found longer races to be dull, and the mile to be just perfect. This suggests that he was a sprinter, someone who prefers to run shorter distances at a greater speed. Bannister was a British professional athlete who was the very first person to run a mile in under four minutes. His record-breaking run in 1954 was a significant milestone in the history of sports. His quote reflects his preference for much shorter distances, which he found to be more amazing and difficult. He was able to press himself to the limitation and accomplish something that had actually never been done before. His quote is a testament to his decision and drive to be the very best.

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Roger Bannister This quote is written / told by Roger Bannister somewhere between March 23, 1929 and today. He was a famous Athlete from United Kingdom. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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