Or maybe they were at another event that was taking place in the same venue at the same time.

BBC: With the grassroots at Tory spring conference

Qatar, seeking to reach the knockout stage for only the second time, will face Middle Eastern rivals Kuwait at the same venue on Sunday.

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Lewis Hamilton continued his preparations for next week's Spanish GP at the same venue by completing 102 laps, setting the seventh best time of 1:20.591.

BBC: Bourdais damages Toro Rosso car

On the same Iffley Road venue where Bannister achieved his feat, Mottram scorched to a time of three minutes 56.64 seconds, a new track record.

BBC: SPORT | Athletics | Bannister relives mile

The World Cup reaches a climax Sunday at the same venue, with hosts New Zealand hoping to lift the Webb Ellis trophy for the first time in 24 years when they take on France, who have never won the tournament.

CNN: Injury-hit Australia secure third place in World Cup