Faith Kipyegon will attempt to become the first woman to run a mile under four minutes and she will be paced by an elite cast of Olympic medalists and Diamond League winners.
Faith Kipyegon is poised to make history as she is aiming to become the first woman to break the four-minute mile barrier in Paris on Thursday.
The record attempt will unfold at Stade Sebastien Charlety in Paris, the same venue where Kipyegon broke her current 1,500m world record and her then-world record in 5,000m in 2023.
Mirroring Eliud Kipchoge's Breaking2 marathon project in 2017, Kipyegon's attempt will feature precision pacing, optimised track conditions, and custom Nike footwear and apparel.
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Grant Fisher (USA)
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Two-time Olympic bronze medalist, American record holder in the 5,000m and 10,000m, Mile PB: 3:59.38.
Craig Engels (USA)
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Stewart McSweyn (Australia)
Tokyo 2020 Olympic men's 1,500m finalist (7th), Four-time Diamond League meet winner and Mile PB: 3:48.37.
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Georgia Hunter Bell (Great Britain)
Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medalist (1,500m), 2025 World Indoor bronze medalist (1,500m) and 800m PB: 1:56.28.
Halima Nakaayi (Uganda)
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The 2019 World Champion (800m), 2022 World Indoor bronze medalist (800m) and 800m PB: 1:57.26.
Cooper Teare (USA)
Former NCAA 5,000m champion (2021) and Mile PB: 3:50.17.
Elliot Giles (Great Britain)
Four-time British 800m champion, 2016 European Championships bronze medalist (800m) and Mile PB: 3:49.16.
Wyclife Kinyamal (Kenya)
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Two-time Commonwealth Games 800m champion, Six-time Diamond League meet winner and 800m PB: 1:42.08.
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Stefan Nillessen (Netherlands)
Dutch 1,500m record holder, 2023 European U23 champion (1,500m) and Mile PB: 3:49.02.
Cathal Doyle (Ireland)
Three-time Irish 1,500m champion and Mile PB: 3:52.06.