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.

Kenyan distance-running great will aim to emulate Roger Bannister, but in a non-official race titled Breaking. She will have five pacemakers running in a specific pattern, a specially designed sports bra that retains less moisture,