Faith Kipyegon bids to be first woman to run a mile under four minutes: ‘I dare to try’

Faith Kipyegon will try to become first woman to break 4-minute mile in Paris

PARIS (AP) — 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.

Can a Woman Run a Four-Minute Mile?

More than 70 years ago, Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes. And, as runners continued to obsess over the mark, several thousand more followed in his wake.

With Kipyegon, Nike hopes to break a record - and win back women runners

Nike is betting its endeavor to help Kenyan athlete Faith Kipyegon run a mile in under four minutes will recapture the attention of women consumers who have been looking elsewhere for running shoes and clothes.

Nike and Amazon Set Livestream As Kenyan Track Star Faith Kipyegon Attempts to Break Four-Minute Mile

Here's where to tune into a livestream to watch Kenyan track and field star Faith Kipyegon attempt to be the first woman to break the four-minute mile

Can a woman run a 4-minute mile? Faith Kipyegon is about to try

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at Kenyan track star Faith Kipyegon's attempt to run a sub-four-minute mile on Thursday in Paris.