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What would it take for a woman to run a mile in under four minutes?

Scientists modeled what it would take for a woman to run the mile in under four minutes. NPR's A Martinez talks with researcher Rodge Kram about the prospects for women's world record holder Faith Kipyegon from Kenya.

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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.