While purists insist Faith Kipyegon’s breaking four attempt or Eliud Kipchoge’s sub-two-hour marathon mean little, Ben Bloom argues that such showcases are the perfect way for athletics to build attention
After running 3:58.06 for sixth over 1500m at the Paris Diamond League on Friday, the Olympic bronze medallist stated she is seriously considering prioritising the 800m in 2025
Just over a week after breaking the British 5000m record, he runs 3:28.36 to take more than two and a half seconds off his 1500m PB at the Paris Diamond League on Friday
We visited Exeter University to meet the physiologists who are helping Faith Kipyegon and Nike’s Breaking Four project but under no illusions as to how hard the feat will be
Not only will Faith Kipyegon put the eyes of the world on her sport, as Ben Bloom discovers her sub-four mission might also alter the face of coaching methods forever
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