Athletics-American Muhammad in awe of Kipyegon's attempt at sub-four minute mile


Athletics - Diamond League - Brussels - King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium - September 14, 2024 Faith Kipyegon of Kenya celebrates after winning the Women's 1500m final REUTERS/Johanna Geron

BENGALURU (Reuters) -Kenyan Faith Kipyegon's bid to run a sub-four minute mile has stunned 2016 400m hurdles Olympic champion Dalilah Muhammad, who believes this endeavour could redefine the parameters for women in sports.

Triple Olympic and world 1,500m champion Kipyegon is to attempt the first women's, unofficial sub-four minute mile in Nike's "Breaking 4" project.

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