A 91-year-old runner who witnessed Roger Bannister become the first man to run a mile in under four minutes took part in the Bannister Mile through Oxford.

David Picksley, 91, matriculated at St Edmund Hall in 1953 after two years of National Service.

He was a spectator at the Iffley Road track at Oxford University on 6 May 1954 when Sir Roger ran the distance in three minutes and 59.4 seconds.

Mr Picksley took part in the mass running event through the city yesterday (May 7) to mark the 70th anniversary of Sir Roger's achievement.

Runners of all ages and abilities left St Aldate's, ran down the High Street, and finished by collecting their medal on the famous track.

Mr Picksley, who says he is a marathon addict, was also the oldest finisher at the London Marathon in April.

With the help of a walking stick, he completed the 26.2-mile course in 7 hours, 57 minutes and 15 seconds.

This was despite falling on a bump in the road at 15 minutes and suffering a bloody nose.

Mr Picksley, who lives in Croydon, takes part in events in memory of his sister April Woodburn, who died in 1974 with Bowel Cancer, aged just 42.

He said: "On April 23rd two months after my 90th birthday I was in the start line for a memorable day as the oldest of 49,272 starters.

"I have been told that my time of 7:16:46 was the fastest 90+ finish recorded in London."

David Picksley is fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK (justgiving.com)