A year ago at the Paris Olympics, one-time Cal middle-distance runner Georgia Hunter Bell tried to beat Kenyan legend Faith Kipyegon. On Thursday at another Paris venue, Bell tried to help the three-time gold medalist make history.

Triple Olympic gold medalist Faith Kipyegon will try to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes later Thursday in Paris.

Tired, but gracious and grateful for all of the support she’s gotten, Kipyegon made it clear that she still believes a sub-four mile is within reach for women. “I wanted to prove to the world that everything is possible in life,” she said. “You dare to try and I hope one day it will come my way.”