CITIUS MAG's correspondent Keenan Baker sits down with Faith Kipyegon on the morning after Breaking4 in Paris. Kipyegon ran 4:06.42 at Stade Charléty in Paris on Thursday—the fastest women’s mile ever recorded—but fell short in her historic attempt to become the first woman to break the four-minute barrier. 📉 Why it matters: While Nike's highly anticipated "Breaking4" moonshot didn’t result in a sub-four mile, Kipyegon's effort demonstrated that such a feat is within reach for women—possibly sooner than many expected. 🧪 The setup: Kipyegon wore bespoke Nike spikes and an aerodynamic suit that were not approved by World Athletics, making the performance ineligible for record ratification. 13 pacers, including US stars Grant Fisher and Cooper Teare, ran in a strategic formation to reduce air resistance. Conditions were near perfect, with Kipyegon hitting halfway in 2:00.75—just off the needed pace. 🏃‍♀️ The race: Kipyegon passed 1000m in 2:30.68, slightly fading but still within striking range. At the bell (3:01.84), she needed a 58-second last lap but could only manage ~65 seconds. Final time: 4:06.42 — faster than her current 4:07.64 world record but short of the sub-4 goal. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join

Faith Kipyegon Believes A Woman Will Break 4 Minutes For The Mile Soon: One-On-One Interview