Kipyegon targets four-minute mile in Nike ‘Breaking’ project

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning the women’s 1500m at the Diamond League meet in Rome, Italy, on August 30, 2024.

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Kenya's triple Olympic and world 1,500 metres champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt the first women's, unofficial sub-four minute mile in a Nike "Breaking 4" project following the success of Eliud Kipchoge's sub-two hour marathon.

Nike said on Wednesday that Kipyegon, 31, is to attempt the feat on June 26 at Stade Charlety, Paris, where she beat her own 1,500 metres world record last year.