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Faith Kipyegon Aims to Break Four-Minute Mile Barrier

4/23/2025

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Kenyan superstar Faith Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion, is set to make history on June 26 in Paris as she strives to break the elusive four-minute mile barrier. With her current record at 4:07.64, she aims to slice off over seven seconds. Sponsored by Nike, her ambitious attempt will feature cutting-edge support, though it won't count as an official record.

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Kenyan superstar Faith Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion, is set to make history on June 26 in Paris as she strives to break the elusive four-minute mile barrier. With her current record at 4:07.64, she aims to slice off over seven seconds. Sponsored by Nike, her ambitious attempt will feature cutting-edge support, though it won't count as an official record.