Kipyegon surpassed her own world record of 4:07.64, set two years ago, but fell well short of breaking the 4-minute mile.

Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has failed in her bid to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes.

Last summer, 30-year-old Faith Kipyegon became the first athlete, male or female, to win three medals in the 1500m (all of them gold). Now, the four-time Olympic medalist has her sights set on another major feat: becoming the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes.