June 2025 Friday’s e-links: The 4-Minute Mile

Every once in a while, (and sometimes each day) I listen to a great podcast, enjoy an article, or see a good video that I want to share with you. These are my e-links.

Last updated 6/27/25

Hoping that a woman would do a 4-minute mile, this week, I’ve been most interested in the articles that detail Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon’s attempt. With her past record at 4:07.64, she had to shave almost 8 seconds off her time. Nike helped her out with “an aerodynamic one-piece suit featuring 3D-printed aeronodes — hemispherical bobbles — to counterbalance airflow.” In addition, Nike developed a bra that minimized her “thermal burden” and provided shoes with custom spikes. And beyond all that, she was surrounded by a phalanx of pacers that ran with her.

At Stade Charlety in Paris, France on Thursday, she brought her time down to a stunning 4:06:42. But it was not quite enough.