×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Kenyans express hope of Faith breaking 4-minute barrier in the mile soon

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon after she set a new World Record in women's 1500m in 2024. [AFP]

Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon earned praise for her attempt to run a sub-four-minute mile.

Although Kipyegon missed the under-four-minute mark by 6.41 seconds during the Nike Breaking4, the athletics world still celebrated the four-time world champion for daring to attempt what has for decades been perceived to be impossible and for chipping a second off her 4:07.64 World Record from 2023.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Shujaa must edge Great Britain in their pursuit for SVNS series slot
Sports
Kabras face Uganda's Pirates with Enterprise Cup title on the line
Sports
Casimir Gross stars at Kyambu Cup
Basketball
Ulinzi battle with Equity Dumas in KBF league