Kipyegon fails in bid to be first woman to run sub-four-minute mile

Faith Kipyegon fell short in her bid to become the first woman in history to run a sub-four-minute mile.

The Kenyan, 31, clocked four minutes 06.42 seconds in perfect conditions at Stade Charlety in Paris - a time 1.22 seconds faster than her world record - in pursuit of the momentous feat.

The time will not be recognised as an official record because Kipyegon was assisted by a team of male and female pacemakers and wore technologically advanced kit and shoes at the Nike-sponsored 'Breaking4' event.

Kipyegon's official women's mile record of 4:07.64, set in July 2023, remains almost five seconds faster than any other female athlete in history.

More to follow.