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March 01, 2026

Shocker: Nathan Green Upsets Hocker as Cooper Lutkenhaus Comes Through at USA Indoors

There was plenty of drama on day 2 of the 2026 USATF Indoor Championships. In the men’s 1500, Nathan Green and Luke Houser stunned Olympic medalists Cole Hocker and Yared Nuguse, who were left off the team. In the 800s, Cooper Lutkenhaus's flawless first pro season continued with his first U.S. title in the 800 as Addy Wiley won her first women's title in the women's 800. In the women's 1500, Nikki Hiltz extended their dominance bu thad to work for it while Jordan Anthony outdueled Noah Lyles in the 60m.

February 14, 2026

Cole Hocker Smashes American Indoor Mile Record (3:45.94); Lutkenhaus Runs 1:44.03 at ASICS Sound Invite

Cole Hocker was sensational in the men's mile as Cooper Lutkenhaus in the 800 moved to #6 in indoor world history. We share our 5 biggest takeaways.
February 01, 2026

The ULTIMATE Millrose Games Recap: 15 Thoughts On The 2026 Edition

Olympic 1500m champ Cole Hocker earned the biggest non-championship win of his career in a stacked 2-mile while teenage sensation Cam Myers showed while he might be a future Olympic champ in winning the men's Wanamaker mile. The women's Wanamaker mile was won for the 1st time by Nikki Hiltz. Collegiate records went to Colin Sahlman and Doris Lemngole while highschooler Cooper Lutkenhaus continued to roll in the men's 600 where he set an U20 world record at an exciting 2026 Millrose Games.
August 06, 2024

Women’s 1500 Prelims: All Three Americans Cruise As Jessica Hull Opens Up On Her Dramatic Improvement & Nikki Hiltz Talks About Being A Non-Binary Icon

For the most part, the runners' post-race comments were more interesting than the racing on the track, although it should be noted that 3:53 runner Birke Haylom was awful and ended up in the repechage round. Hull has an interesting theory as to how she’s been able to improve so much and Robert Johnson asked Nikki Hiltz some nuanced questions about how Hiltz’s participation in sport as a trans athlete differs from Lia Thomas’.
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?