Why did nellie bly want to break a record that had been set by a fictional character?

Nellie Bly wanted to break the record set by the fictional character Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in Eighty Days" to prove that a woman could travel the world alone in a shorter amount of time. She aimed to challenge societal norms and showcase women's capabilities in the world of adventurous travel and journalism.