Reasonable performance in Monaco believed Kipyegon believed that it was below four – once physiologically impossible for a woman – at reach.
But the three -time Olympic 1500m champion still had a gap that had to kill, as he had to run two seconds in a circle faster than before.
The kipyegon was equipped in aerodynamic skin and specially designed tips when targeting under -60 seconds – an average speed of about 15 miles or 24 kilometers per hour.
She was assisted by 13 pacemakers, including British Olympic bronze medals Georgia Hunter Bell and Jemma Reekie as she hunted WaveLights, which followed her progress on the inner curb.
Kipyegon finished the third round in 3: 01.84, but hoped to reach the goal gradually faded in the final 400 m.
He still ran after the finishing tape in the fastest time before collapsing to the ground.
The cassette was held by her friend and training partner Eliud Kipchoge, who in 2019 became the first person to lead the marathon in less than two hours.
“I have proven that this is possible, only a matter of time. If it’s not me, it will be someone else,” Kipyegon said.
“I will not lose hope, I will still go for it. I hope to get it one day.”
She sent a message to her daughter and young girls looking at the board attempt: “I will tell them we are not limited. We can limit ourselves with thoughts, but it can be tried everything and to prove to the world that we are strong. He keeps pushing.”
