Fearless Faith chasing historic sub-4 Mile
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon will make one attempt to become the first woman to run a mile in under 4 minutes on June 26 at the Stade Charléty in Paris.
Michelle Katami is an award-winning multimedia African sports storyteller based in Kenya, with over 10 years of experience in the industry. She worked with Radio Jambo as the first female producer, SuperSport as a producer, and BBC Sport Africa as a journalist, producer, and researcher. Michelle has covered the Olympic Games, World Athletics Championships, World Cross Country, NBA Africa, and the Basketball Africa League. She’s passionate about television production, OB production, content production, and floor management. Her byline appears in World Athletics, BBC Sport Africa, and The Continent.
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon will make one attempt to become the first woman to run a mile in under 4 minutes on June 26 at the Stade Charléty in Paris.
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