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File image of Roger Bannister and John Landy in the first mile race.
Australian John Landy, right, comes second to four-minute-mile great Roger Bannister. (AAP) Source: Supplied

The second man to break the four-minute mile barrier has been hailed for performing one of the most extraordinary acts of sportsmanship in athletics history, as well as his contribution to the community over several decades.

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The second man to break the four-minute mile barrier has been hailed for performing one of the most extraordinary acts of sportsmanship in athletics history, as well as his contribution to the community over several decades.

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