Kipyegon, who previously lowered the world record in the mile to 4:07.64 in July 2023, will make her attempt today, Thursday, June 26, in Paris, France. To achieve this milestone, she will need to run each of her four laps approximately two seconds faster than the pace she set in that world record run.

Decorated Kenyan track and field star Faith Kipyegon goes for a record that was once-considered insurmountable Thursday, as she attempts to become the first woman to run the four-minute mile. Kipyegon will actually attempt to dip below the 4:00 mark,

Kipyegon has already made history in Nike spikes. She accomplished her Olympic gold three-peat in 2024 in Nike Victory 2s and set the current mile record in the shoe as well. For her biggest attempt yet, the designers created the Nike Victory Elite FK (as in, Faith Kipyegon or “fastest known”).