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”).

Triple Olympic gold medalist Faith Kipyegon will try to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes later Thursday in Paris.

The race, which has been dubbed Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile, is a bold attempt by Kipyegon and her main sponsors, Nike, to ensure she runs the mile under 4 minutes. The race will take place on Thursday, June 26, at Stade Charléty in Paris, France, from 8:15 pm.