Faith Kipyegon narrowly missed her historic goal of running a mile in under 4 minutes during the “Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile” event in Paris. The three-time Olympic gold medalist achieved a personal best time of 4:06.42, showcasing her determination to break barriers in women’s running. Partnered with Nike, Kipyegon expressed her ambitious mindset, stating, “If you believe in yourself, and your team believes in you, you can do it.”
Despite falling short of the sub-4-minute milestone, Kipyegon’s remarkable effort was supported by pace runners as she circled the track four times. Known for her dominance in the 1,500 meters and holding the world record at 3:49.04, the Kenyan athlete has secured numerous world championship titles.
While Roger Bannister broke the sub-4-minute mile barrier in 1954, Kipyegon remains determined to inspire women to dream big and challenge limits. Her pursuit exemplifies the message that women can achieve their aspirations and validate their dreams.
