“Prior to Bannister, it was considered impossible—beyond the limits of human physiology.” Seven decades later, a female runner has yet to follow in Bannister’s footsteps, and some have questioned, as ...

Four years later, Kram watched with interest as Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon crushed records for the women's 1,500 meters, the 5,000 meters and the mile— all in less than two months, while ...