All articles tagged with #faith kipyegon
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Faith Kipyegon won her fourth world 1500m title at the Tokyo World Championships, extending her dominance in the event and matching a record held by Hicham El Guerrouj, while also aiming for a double in the 5,000m.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Slate Magazine
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon ran 4:06.92 in Paris, falling short of breaking the four-minute mile, despite recording the fastest time ever by a woman. The attempt was not ratified as a world record due to unverified bespoke spikes and event licensing issues. Kipyegon showed resilience and believes it’s only a matter of time before a woman achieves this milestone.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Runner's World
The article discusses Faith Kipyegon's ambitious attempt to run a mile in under four minutes, highlighting the impressive statistics and significance of this athletic feat.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by OregonLive.com
Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon, with Nike's support, ran the fastest women's mile in history at 4:06.42 but fell short of breaking the four-minute barrier, highlighting ongoing efforts to push athletic limits and inspire women in sports.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
Faith Kipyegon set the fastest mile ever by a woman with a time of 4:06.42 in Paris, but fell short of her goal to break the four-minute barrier, despite using advanced pacing strategies and specialized gear. Her effort, aided by a team of pacers and scientific drafting techniques, was not an official world record but marked a significant step forward in women's middle-distance running.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
Faith Kipyegon, a decorated Kenyan runner and world record holder, attempted to break the women's sub-four-minute mile at the Nike Breaking4 event in Paris, finishing in 4:06.42, which is faster than her previous record but not eligible for record consideration since the event was an exhibition. Her effort aims to inspire women to dream big and push boundaries.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by About Nike
Faith Kipyegon broke her own world record in the mile with a time of 4:06.42 in Paris, supported by Nike's innovative sports science and apparel, symbolizing a historic moment for women in athletics and inspiring future generations.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Runner's World
Faith Kipyegon ran a 4:06.42 mile in an attempt to break the 4-minute barrier, showcasing her impressive middle-distance running skills.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NPR
Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon is attempting to become the first woman to run a mile in under 4 minutes during an exhibition event in Paris, using pacers and innovative gear, aiming to break her personal best and challenge the historical milestone, although the attempt won't be officially recorded as a world record.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Faith Kipyegon, a renowned Kenyan runner and Olympic champion, aims to break the four-minute mile barrier for women in Paris, a feat never achieved before by a woman. Nike is supporting her with innovative gear, including a lightweight 3D-printed sports bra, as she attempts to make history.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC Sports
Faith Kipyegon aims to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes during an event in Paris, utilizing advanced gear and pacing strategies, in a historic bid to break a significant barrier in women's athletics.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Newser
Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and world record-holder, is attempting to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes during a Nike race in Paris, inspired by studies suggesting she could achieve this feat with optimal pacing and drafting, potentially rewriting the limits of women's middle-distance running.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
Faith Kipyegon becomes the first woman to win three world 1500m titles, adding to her already impressive year that included breaking three world records. Laulauga Tausaga-Collins surprises with a personal best to win the discus event, becoming the first U.S. woman to win a world title in the event. Other notable performances include JuVaughn Harrison winning silver in high jump, Soufiane El Bakkali winning the 3000m steeplechase, and American Keni Harrison running the fastest 100m hurdles time this year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
Faith Kipyegon, a Kenyan athlete and mother, broke the women's mile world record with a time of 4 minutes, 7.64 seconds at a Diamond League meet in Monaco. This is her third world record in two months, having previously broken the 1500m and 5000m records. Kipyegon is expected to compete in the 1500m and 5000m at the upcoming world championships. Additionally, other notable performances at the meet included Karsten Warholm's fourth-fastest 400m hurdles time in history, Nia Ali's win in the 100m hurdles, and Shericka Jackson's victory in the 200m.