Picture this: a 70-year-old track and field record, untouched by any woman in history, standing tall and seemingly impossible to break. But Faith Kipyegon isn’t intimidated. In fact, the Olympic 1500m champion is getting ready to do what no woman has ever done before—shatter the four-minute mile barrier. While she may have missed out on the prestigious 2025 Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award, with Simone Biles taking that honor, Kipyegon’s eyes are locked on something even bigger: rewriting history. Her goal? A mark that would forever change the landscape of middle-distance running.

Currently holding the women’s mile record at 4:07.64, this track and field star aims to cut nearly eight seconds off her own time. Kipyegon proves through repeated successes that she excels when others say something is unattainable. And in doing so, Nike maintains full support for her pursuit as she sets out on this mission.

“I’m a three-time Olympic champion. I’ve achieved world championship titles. What else? Why not dream outside the box?” Kipyegon explained her relentless ambition to the entire world through these words. Breaking records serves as a visual example to all women that dreams should not be limited and goals should remain possible for anyone. “If you believe in yourself, and your team believes in you, you can do it,” she added. Kipyegon uses her four-minute mile attempt as a moment to transform every woman’s approach to limitations by negating societal expectations. She also creating historic moments that exceed conventional boundaries. But when? June 26th at the Stade Charlety, in Paris.

“I want this attempt to say to women: ‘You can dream and make your dreams valid,’” Kipyegon said. It’s more than just about crossing a finish line—it’s about proving to the world, and to every woman track and field athlete out there, that boundaries exist to be broken. With Nike backing her and an entire team of experts in her corner, Kipyegon is pushing the limits of what’s possible. Her goal? To become the first woman in history to break the four-minute mile. It’s a feat that’s been out of reach for women since Sir Roger Bannister first shattered the barrier back in 1954.

Despite many attempts by more than 1700 male runners since 1924, no woman has ever succeeded in achieving the running marker. Kipyegon demonstrates her determination to bring change to this race. She invests in her race without hesitation by training in Kenya’s high-altitude terrain while setting repeat intervals in 300 meters that exceed the abilities of most track athletes.

Through her efforts, she aims to unravel all barriers and test established expectations so she can lead future female athletes toward infinite athletic ambitions. She aims to succeed in track and field events despite being a mom and completing the responsibilities that come with motherhood. Can she?

Motherhood made her stronger, and track and field made her a legend

Well, believe it or not, mothers can do everything. By everything, it means everything.  And Faith Kipyegon? She’s living proof. “Becoming a mother has changed my entire mental attitude,” she said. “You have to engage yourself, you have to show your child the way.” Since giving birth to her daughter Alyn in 2018, Kipyegon hasn’t just returned—she’s completely dominated.

Olympic golds in 2016, 2020, and 2024? Check. World titles in 2017, 2022, and 2023? Absolutely. And let’s not forget the record-breaking spree she went on in 2023—1,500m, 1 mile, and 5,000m—all shattered in under two months. So yeah, motherhood didn’t slow her down. It made her unstoppable, especially in track and field. But also, in doing so, she has got some backing! Yes! Nike is helping her.

Well, she seeks to accomplish something that has remained unattained by all females—a sub-4-minute accomplishment in the mile distance. And this track and field star desires to transform these odds-defying achievements by performing the mile in under four minutes and achieving it in front of her daughter. She uses her voice to support and advocate for women, along with mothers in addition to all girls who received discouraging messages about their abilities. Kipyegon employs her fame to expose gender-based violence crimes in Kenya.

When will she enter the track to try this groundbreaking race? Nike will be there as they created a specific athletic shoe which she’ll wear for this historical attempt, along with other elite athletes. The brand maintains silence about the new product’s complete specifications, but its insiders describe it as the advanced version of Vaporfly featuring carbon elements and ultralight-weight construction for maximum speed performance.

Well, we know the Nike 2016 Breaking2 project that aimed to help Eliud Kipchoge break the two-hour marathon barrier served as a foundation for the development of their latest Vaporfly line.

The shoe not only revolutionized the game but also forever transformed the entire sports industry. Nike keeps pushing Kipyegon toward another breakthrough as part of their latest marketing endeavor. Whether she breaks the barrier in track and field or not, they’re making a bold statement: that performance and purpose can go hand-in-hand. This isn’t just about records—it’s about rewriting what’s possible.