How To Watch Nike and Faith Kipyegon’s Breaking4 Attempt

Witness History

The four-minute mile was once thought impossible, for both men and women. When it fell at the feet of Roger Bannister in 1954, it opened the floodgates for over 2,000 boys and men to follow in the half century since. 

As it stands today, the current women’s world record stands at 4:07.64, set in 2023 by Kenyan elite Faith Kipyegon. As it stands on June 26, Kipyegon is hoping it doesn’t stand, as she looks to become the first woman in history to break the women’s 4-minute mile as part of the Nike Breaking4 project, a moonshot attempt at writing a new chapter in history.

Nike is no stranger to pushing boundaries. They did it in 2019, when Eliud Kipchoge became the first human ever to break the two-hour mark in the marathon as part of the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in Vienna, Austria. In that attempt, Kipchoge was backed by the full weight of Nike’s research, innovation, and development, utilizing the best footwear, fueling, and pacing strategies to cross the line in 1:59.

They’re doing the same for Kipyegon, creating a bespoke track spike (the Nike Victory 2 FK), fully customized for her foot shape and racing preferences, in addition to developing an entire set of futuristic apparel that will divert airflow and seamlessly integrate with her body in motion.

All that’s left is for the stars to align on race day. 

When race day rolls around, Kipyegon will find herself on a track in Paris, at the Stade Charléty, ready to run on the evening of Thursday, June 26. 

You could be there too, as Nike is welcoming fans to support Faith’s moonshot in person. 

Here’s how to watch it – both in person and online. May you witness history, and may the goddess of victory give wings to Faith’s feet as she circles the stadium in this moonshot attempt.

How to Watch Breaking4 In Person

If you’re in Paris on June 26 and want to watch the event live and in person, you can register online to attend the attempt. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. CEST at Stade Charléty in Paris’ 13th arrondissement. Programming will begin at 7 p.m., and Faith’s attempt is planned for 8 p.m.

This is a free event and open to all ages. In the case of inclement weather, the event may be delayed, postponed, or rescheduled.

All details can be found here.

View The Livestream

Fans around the world can tune in to watch Faith’s attempt on Nike’s YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Douyin accounts, as well as Prime Video, beginning at 7:15 p.m. CEST (1:15 p.m. EST in the United States) on June 26.

The livestream, produced by Nike and Box To Box Films, will be available in all countries where each platform operates. A replay will be available shortly after the attempt.

Watch The Documentary

Nike and Box To Box Films will release an initial 50-minute episode of the limited-series documentary Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile June 20 on Prime Video. The second episode of the limited series will premiere in July.

The immersive limited series is an intimate and electrifying portrait of an athlete pushing the boundaries of human potential. The limited series follows Faith’s preparation for her groundbreaking attempt through exclusive access and interviews that illustrate her commitment to redefining the limits of the present for both elite and everyday athletes, and inspiring future generations to challenge the impossible.

Led by Academy Award–winning producer James Gay-Rees and Emmy-winning producer Paul Martin, Box To Box Films has changed the way the world thinks about sports documentary filmmaking. With hubs in Los Angeles, London, Paris and Mexico City, the company produces films and series for all major global platforms and theatrical release, with recent work including the double-Emmy-winning series Formula 1: Drive to Survive and Sprint, which offers an unprecedented look inside the world of elite track athletes.

The upcoming limited-series documentary will be available in 11 languages and in all countries where Prime Video operates.