Faith Kipyegon, a renowned Kenyan runner, plans to attempt breaking the four-minute mile barrier this summer, which has yet to be accomplished by a woman. Having already set the women's mile world record at 4:07.64 in 2023, her goal is ambitious—especially since it took decades to lower previous records. Scheduled for June 26 in Paris, her attempt, backed by Nike and aided by scientific strategies, demands not only leap in performance but also exceptional coordination and execution to succeed in achieving this historic milestone.
Kipyegon, 31, set the world record in the women's mile, running it in 4 minutes 7.64 seconds in 2023.
More than 70 years after Roger Bannister became the first person to break the four-minute barrier, it remains the next frontier for women's middle-distance running.
Breaking four minutes would require her to run two seconds faster per lap, demanding enormous effort, intricate planning and flawless execution.
Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion in 1,500 meters, known as the metric mile, said she was seeking another challenge.
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