Which of the following best summarizes the passage above?

A.
Roger Bannister, an Englishman, was the first man to run a mile under four minutes. Bannister's hard work and dedication made him a leader in the field of neurology and in international sports competition.
B.
Roger Bannister had many failures before he finally became the first man to successfully break the four-minute-mile barrier. He is from England, and his parents were working class citizens from Ireland.
C.
Athletes from England are usually the best at breaking records in track and field. Roger Bannister was one of the first runners to help England gain fame as a nation with superior distance runners.
D.
Roger Bannister was a very fast man who ran track while attending Oxford University. He made his career as a successful neurologist in England who has made many contributions to the field of neurology.

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A. Roger Bannister, an Englishman, was the first man to run a mile under four minutes. Bannister's hard work and dedication made him a leader in the field of neurology and in international sports competition.
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