Now, the four-time Olympic medalist has her sights set on another major feat: becoming the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes. "I'm a three-time Olympic champion. I've achieved world championship titles.

More than 70 years have passed since Roger Banniser became the first human to clock a sub-4 minute mile. Now, Faith Kipyegon looks to etch her name in history as the first woman to accomplish the feat Thursday in Paris.

Triple Olympic gold medalist Faith Kipyegon will try to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes later Thursday in Paris.