Faith Kipyegon Aims to Break the Four-Minute Mile Next Time
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Faith Kipyegon attempted to break the women's mile record by running under four minutes, but the event was marred by exaggerated media hype and flawed scientific assumptions. Despite the effort and improvements, she fell short, highlighting how marketing and misunderstood science can distort expectations and undermine genuine achievements in women's sports.
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- Faith Kipyegon certain a woman will break four-minute mile barrier within a decade The Guardian
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