Roger Bannister diagnosed with Parkinson's

Sir Roger Bannister, best known for running the first ever four minute mile, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's.

He achieved the athletic milestone when he took part in the race in Oxford and thrashed the world's records.

Steve Ford, Chief Executive at Parkinson’s UK said:

“An inspiration to so many, Sir Roger Bannister is a much-loved sporting legend and we are saddened to hear that he is being treated for Parkinson’s.

"One person every hour in the UK will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s, yet it remains a little understood condition and we applaud Sir Roger and his decision to speak publicly about his diagnosis at this stage in his long life."

Parkinson's is a degenerative neurological condition, for which there currently is no cure and the main symptoms of the condition are tremor, slowness of movement and rigidity.