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Nikki Hiltz

Nikki Hiltz

March 03, 2024

2024 World Indoors W1500: Freweyni Hailu Wins Gold As Americans Hiltz & Mackay Go 2-3

These were the first US medals in the event since Regina Jacobs in 2003
August 20, 2023

Women's 1500 Semifinals: McGee Into Final, Hiltz, Johnson Eliminated, Kipyegon 3:55.14

Cory McGee made the final and Faith Kipyegon ran 3:55 to drag her heat to historically fast times.

 
 
 
August 15, 2023

W1500 Preview: Faith Kipyegon Will Win, But Who Medals Behind Her?

There is no bigger lock at Worlds than Faith Kipyegon in the 1500, but the battle for 2nd and 3rd should be fierce. Could an American medal for the first time since 2017?
July 24, 2023

WTW: 2023 Is the Yr. of the 5000, American Records Galore + the Brits Impress Us With Their Depth

In 2023, the 5000 all-time lists are being obliterated as are many American records. But let's give some love to the Brits - both their runners and fans.

July 21, 2023

Faith Kipyegon CRUSHES Mile World Record - 4:07.64, First Woman Under 4:10!, Nikki Hiltz Breaks American Record

WHAT. A. MILE. Kipyegon did it again and everyone else in the field ran a pb as 7 national records fell.
July 09, 2023

Nikki Hiltz Wins US 1500 Title As Athing Mu Runs 7-Second PB for 2nd

Cory McGee was 3rd, edging Sinclaire Johnson by .01, but Johnson could go to Worlds if Mu focuses on the 800 only.
February 19, 2023

Sam Prakel Completes the Double*, Nikki Hiltz, Nia Akins Get First USATF Track Titles

Sam Prakel made the most of USA indoors, 11 new champions were crowned, and Aleia Hobbs ran really fast.
October 02, 2019

Nikki Hiltz Talks About What it’s Like to Be Herself (Gay) in Qatar After Advancing to 1500 Semis at Worlds

Nikki Hiltz is openly gay and competing in a country where homosexuality is illegal. She advanced to the semifinals with ease on Wednesday.
August 20, 2019

September 8: Nick Willis, Edward Cheserek, Jenny Simpson, Nikki Hiltz Lead Fields For New Balance 5th Avenue Mile

Men's race also includes Izaic Yorks, Sam Prakel, Henry Wynne, while the women have Allie Ostrander, Cory McGee, Elinor Purrier, Lauren Johnson, and GB's Jessica Judd.
August 12, 2019

5 Takeaways From Pan Ams: NCAA Stars Bounce Back (But Hoppel Struggles), Remember the Name Justin Robinson, & Why Did So Many Americans No-Show?

Redemption was sweet for Marco Arop and Carlos Villarreal, but where were US champs Donavan BrazierCraig EngelsTeahna Daniels, and more?
July 27, 2019

USAs Day 3: Shelby Houlihan Repeats over Jenny Simpson, Hillary Bor Gets USA Title #1

Shelby Houlihan looks to have Jenny Simpson number. Recap, analysis, video of race.
April 13, 2019

2019 BAA Mile: Robert Domanic (4:06.4) & Nikki Hiltz (4:40.1) Win Close Races

Mission Athletics Club team members Nikki Hiltz and Emily Lipari ran the exact same time (4:40.1) but Hiltz got the win. In the men's race, the Reebok Boston Track Club's Domanic won by half a second over Chris O'Hare.
March 06, 2018

2018 NCAA Indoor Mile Preview: Josh Kerr Favored To Repeat As Elle Purrier Tries To End Her NCAA Title Drought

Josh Kerr is so good we might pick him to beat Edward Cheserek if they were racing again this year even though Cheserek ran 3:49 in the mile this winter. *MB: 2018 NCAA mile: If Edward Cheserek were racing Kerr this year, who would you pick? Will Elle Purrier win NCAA title #1?
June 11, 2017

NCAA Women's Distance Recap: Raevyn Rogers Makes it Three for Three, Karissa Schweizer Gets #3, Jamie Phelan and Allie Ostrander Get #1

The cream rose to the to the top in the women's 800 (Raevyn Rogers), steeple (Allie Ostrander) and 5000 (Karissa Schweizer), while Jamie Phelan won a thrilling women's 1500.