Sir Roger Bannister

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Sir Roger Bannister CH CBE

The NRA are sad to learn that Sir Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, has died at the age of 88.  Sir Roger was a long-serving Vice President of the National Rifle Association and a strong supporter of target shooting in the UK.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

 

Andrew Mercer

Group Chief Executive & Secretary General

 

 

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