In Paris, history was made as Faith Kipyegon blazed through the fastest mile ever run by a woman, clocking 4:06.42 at Stade Charléty. Though the elusive sub-four-minute barrier remains unbroken, the Kenyan superstar shattered her own world record — and once again redefined the limits of human performance. This milestone was more than a solo triumph; it was the product of a 16-year partnership with Nike, whose innovation and belief in athletes fueled every step.
Faith Kipyegon raced in Nike’s revolutionary Victory Elite FK spikes — 25% lighter and equipped with titanium pins — designed to optimize speed without compromise. Her custom aerodynamic kit included the first-ever FlyWeb bra, 3D-printed for maximum breathability and performance. Months of meticulous preparation and sports science collaboration with Nike’s expert teams went into creating ideal race conditions.
“I gave it my all,” Faith Kipyegon said after the race, expressing pride in the performance and determination to keep pushing. For Nike, the moment reflects a deeper mission: empowering athletes to dream beyond limits. And for sport, it signals a thrilling future — faster, stronger, and fearlessly bold.