26-06-2025 22:25 via theguardian.com

Faith not enough as Kipyegon misses four-minute mile barrier by six seconds

31-year-old Kenyan fails despite high-tech kit and shoesShe insists she will be faster next time after Paris ‘trial’Faith Kipyegon’s dream of following in Sir Roger Bannister’s long footsteps by becoming the first woman to shatter the four-minute barrier for the mile ended with her body soaked in lactic acid and defiance. And, crucially, with the stadium clock at Stade Charléty more than six seconds away from where she had hoped it would be.The 31-year-old Kenyan a
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