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Faith Kipyegon vows to return stronger after brilliant effort at ‘Breaking4’ project

Faith Kipyegon

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon reacts after a race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The 31-year-old Faith Kipyegon said she had proven that it was possible to achieve the feat.
  • She also gave the strongest hint yet that she will attempt a sub-four-minute mile in future.

Triple Olympic Games Champion Faith Kipyegon has said it is only a matter of time before an athlete runs the mile in under four minutes. At the same time, the athlete has hinted at attempting to dip under four minutes in the mile in future.

Speaking on Thursday night in Paris after her failed attempt at running the mile in less four minutes, the 31-year-old said she had proven that it was possible to achieve the feat.