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07
2011

The stopwatch that timed Roger Bannister's first sub-four minute-mile went for £97,250 in auction at Christie's on Monday. The watch was donated by Jeffrey Archer along with other items including Margaret Thatcher's handbag and a rugby ball that was used in the World Cup. The

Run Britain – News – Stopwatch that recorded first sub 4 minute mile sold for £97,250

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The stopwatch that timed Roger Bannister's first sub-four minute-mile went for £97,250 in auction at Christie's on Monday.

The watch was donated by Jeffrey Archer along with other items including Margaret Thatcher's handbag and a rugby ball that was used in the World Cup.

The money for the watch will go to Oxford University AC and the watch will go to Omega Museum in Switzerland.

 

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