Still, it was a brave effort by one of Kenya's greatest athletes.

"I've tried. I have proven that it is possible, it is only a matter of time. It will come out way, if it is not me, it will be someone else. I know one day, a woman will run under four minutes. I will not lose hope, I will still go for it. I hope I will get it one day," she said after the race.

@Cathal_Dennehy:

"That was a lot of a fun to watch. Faith Kipyegon's legacy as the greatest 1500m female in history was long secure before this. I do hope the talk of sub-4 by a woman is shelved for a lonnng time. No matter how many times it's said on the broadcast, it's not even remotely close."

@S_OhEigeartaigh:

"I am gobsmacked she came through 1200 in 3:01 and did't absolutely implode - truly remarkable stuff. Hope she goes for a 'normal' WR and takes 3 seconds off the mile or 1500, she's good for it."

@stevemagness:

"8 seconds was too much. All the big boosts (shoe tech, bicarb, etc.) had already been used. So the largest boost she'd get would be pacing/drafting."

Source: TUKO.co.ke