On June 26, 2025, the Stade Charléty in Paris was the scene of an unprecedented event: "Breaking4," Nike's initiative that saw Olympic and world champion Faith Kipyegon attempt to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes.
Although the feat failed — Kipyegon finished the test in 4:06.42, still improving her previous world record of 4:07.64 by 1.22 seconds — the event represented a historic moment for women's athletics.
The choice of Stade Charléty was not accidental: the facility is equipped with a Mondo athletics track, synonymous with excellence and high performance. Mondo tracks are designed to optimize the speed and safety of athletes, helping to make extraordinary performances possible.
Kipyegon was supported by an elite pacemaker team and wore an aerodynamic suit and Nike Victory Elite FK shoes, the latest in sports technology.
Although her time was not approved as an official record due to the non-standard conditions of the event, Kipyegon's attempt inspired athletes and fans around the world, proving that limits are meant to be broken