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.

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.

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.