So I was reading about Roger Bannister and his 4-minute mile. What's the big deal? I mean, it's just a mile. I've done it in 6:30 and I'm no pro. Was it really that impressive back in the day? Did people actually think it was impossible or something? Help me out, I don't get the hype. Was it just a product of its time or did Bannister really achieve something remarkable?
You're missing the context, buddy. 4-minute mile was a barrier that seemed insurmountable at the time. It was a huge deal, and Bannister's achievement still holds up.