Hiltz wins fourth straight US 1,500 crown; Lyles, Jefferson-Wooden advance

Nikki Hiltz captured her fourth consecutive 1,500-meter US outdoor title on July 25 at the US Athletics Championships, finishing in 4:06.92. Noah Lyles and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden advanced to the finals of the 200m event, with Lyles winning his heat in 20.51 seconds. Jefferson-Wooden, who already holds titles in multiple events from the 2025 championships, secured the fastest qualifying time in the 200m at 22.50 seconds. Other notable results included Sandi Morris winning the pole vault at 4.90m and Chase Jackson taking the shot put title with a throw of 20.55m. The finals for these events are expected to take place later in the championship.

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