Hiltz wins fourth straight US 1,500 crown; Lyles, Jefferson-Wooden advance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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.
- •Nikki Hiltz wins US 1,500m title in 4:06.92.
- •Noah Lyles wins 200m heat, qualifying for the final.
- •Melissa Jefferson-Wooden secures fastest time in 200m at 22.50.
- •Sandi Morris wins pole vault at 4.90m.
- •Chase Jackson wins shot put title with 20.55m.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Hiltz extends US 1,500 streak, Lyles advances in 200
"Nikki Hiltz captured her fourth consecutive 1,500-meter US outdoor title while Noah Lyles and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden cruised into the 200m finals on Saturday at the US Athletics Championships.Jefferson-Wooden, who won 100m, 200m and 4x100m titles at the 2025 worlds, began defending her US 200m crown by advancing to the final in 22.50, slowing before the finish line but owning the fastest qualifying time.
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