Nikki Hiltz ran a time of 3:55.33 to break the U.S. Olympic Trials record. Emily Mackay was second and Elle St. Pierre was third in the final.
In a race that was fast and furious from the beginning and thrilling at the end, Nikki Hiltz—the reigning national champion and indoor silver medalist—outkicked pre-race favorite Elle St. Pierre and Emily Mackay to win the women’s 1500 meters.It’s the first Olympic team for Hiltz, 29, whose time of 3:55.33 broke the Trials record previously held by St. Pierre and now ranks them as the second-fastest American ever at this event. Mackay, 26, placed second in a personal best 3:55.90, and St.
For a brief moment, Mackay, MacLean, and Hiltz—all teammates at Team New Balance Boston—shared the lead, before MacLean dropped back.But Hiltz swung wide and passed both Mackay and St. Pierre in the final 100 meters, making a definitive move that powered them to victory. “I told myself, ‘I’m not going to think about all the love and support until 100 meters to go. And then, at that moment, you can let it all fill you up and push you to the finish line,’” they said afterward.
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