Faith Kipyegon ran the fastest mile in the world for a woman, with a time of 4:07.64. On Thursday, she attempted to break the 4-minute barrier.
What happened?
Faith Kipyegon took on the challenge of running a sub-4 minute mile at Nike's Breaking4 event in Paris.
She was supported by a team of athletes, including Olympic medalists Georgia Hunter Bell and Grant Fisher.
Why it matters for Faith Kipyegon
Faith Kipyegon's attempt was a historic event, with hundreds of people gathering to watch her run.
The Kenyan flag was raised high with pride as she finished her run.
What comes next?
Faith Kipyegon finished her mile run in 4:06.42, just seconds short of her goal.
She was dressed in custom-made Nike attire, including a first-of-its-kind Nike Fly Suit.
The suit was designed to help her conserve energy, paired with the Nike FlyWeb Bra to limit heat and manage moisture.
Faith Kipyegon's Nike Victory Elite FK spikes were built to her exact specifications.
The shoes were lighter than anything she had worn before, intentionally researched and designed for this groundbreaking moment.
Janett Nichol, VP of Nike Apparel Innovation, said the material of the sports bra was soft, light, and incredibly supportive.
Faith Kipyegon's lap splits were 1:00.20, 2:00.75, and 3:01.84.
The stadium erupted in cheers as she finished her run, with her team surrounding her in love and celebration.
Faith Kipyegon took a victory lap, wrapped in the Kenyan flag, to celebrate with fans.
The event was a testament to Faith Kipyegon's hard work and dedication to her sport.