'It's only a matter of time; I will still go for it' - Faith Kipyegon promises to achieve lifelong dream after falling short of historic sub-4 minute run

After falling short of making history by breaking the four-minute barrier over the mile, World and Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has promised to still deliver the record once in her career.

In a groundbreaking exhibition event at the Stade Charlety track in Paris where she set world records over 1500m and 5000m, the Kenyan running queen was chasing the impossible by becoming the first woman ever to run under the 4-minute mark in the mile.

Despite not being world record eligible, having used a team of pacemakers and custom gear to run the fastest mile in history by a woman, Kipyegon was brave enough to attempt the feat.

Unfortunately, the multiple world record-holder didn't achieve the target and stopped the clock at 4:06.42, which was lower than her official mile world record of 4:07.64, set two years ago in Monaco.

With her time, Kipyegon is still the fastest woman in history over the mile. It will not count toward a world record due to the rotating cast of pacers and the spikes utilized.

Speaking after the iconic run, the track legend said the dream is still achievable and will go for it again before she retires.

"It's only a matter of time. I believe it will come our way. If it is not me, it'll be somebody else. One day, a woman will still run under 4mins. I will still go for it. If it is not a special one like this, then maybe a normal meet or Diamond League," she said.

Kipyegon will aim to rest and regroup for the rest of the season with full focus on defending her 1500m and 5000m titles at the World Championships in Tokyo in September.